2021 Merida BIG.NINE 700 vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE 700. 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 700 in L, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 700, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 700 L | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 439 | 440 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 623 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 625 | 629 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 | 1134 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 828 | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 480 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 113 | +3 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE 700. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE 700, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Cannondale 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.NINE 700700 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray 29 |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Level TLM |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
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