2021 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The M (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your M Merida BIG.NINE. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29") places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, M (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 420 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 612 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 606 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1110 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 744 | 793 | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 430 | −14 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 101 | +1 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINECannondale F-Si Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida BIG.NINE15 | Cannondale F-Si Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | Merida CC | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | Merida CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | Merida EC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | Integrated |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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