2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE vs 2024 Cube Reaction Pro
The XS is the Cube Reaction Pro size closest to your S Merida BIG.NINE SE. 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 Cube Reaction Pro
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE SE in S, the Cube Reaction Pro in XS places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −23 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE SE, SCube Reaction Pro, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE SE S | Cube Reaction Pro XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 384 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 595 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 558 | 555 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 427 | −23 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071 | 1068 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 698 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 382 | 340 | −42 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 108 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Pro minus the Merida BIG.NINE SE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE, 2024 Cube Reaction Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE SECube Reaction Pro
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 SE15 SE | Cube Reaction ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | Cube Reaction |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | RockShox Judy |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano RD-M310-8 | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM55.8 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Shimano MT511 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | Prowheel PW-MB68 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Acid PP MTB |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT800 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Cube Rise Trail Bar |
| Stem | Merida CC | Cube Performance SLX |
| Grips | Merida EC | Acid Icon |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | Cube FPH868 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Cube Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 32 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Acid EX25 |
| Saddle | not listed | Acid Venec Lite |
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