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2025 Pinarello Dogma XC SL vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE 10K

The L is the Merida BIG.NINE 10K size closest to your L Pinarello Dogma XC SL. 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 Merida BIG.NINE 10K

Compared with the Pinarello Dogma XC SL in L, the Merida BIG.NINE 10K in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Pinarello Dogma XC SL numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementPinarello Dogma XC SL LMerida BIG.NINE 10K LDifference
Reach475472−3 mm
Stack605.8615+9 mm
Head tube angle6868±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.375.3±0.0°
Effective top tubenot listed633
Chainstay lengthnot listed436
Wheelbasenot listed1173
BB dropnot listed65
Standovernot listed710
Seat tube lengthnot listed440
Fork lengthnot listed506
Head tube lengthnot listed105

Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 10K minus the Pinarello Dogma XC SL. Full charts: 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC SL, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE 10K.

Where each sits in its class

Pinarello Dogma XC SLMerida BIG.NINE 10K

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartPinarello Dogma XC SLXX SL 120Merida BIG.NINE 10K10K
FramePinarello Dogma XCMerida BIG.NINE CF5 III
ForkFox 34 SC Kashima FactoryFox 32 SC Factory
Rear shockFox Float SL Kashima Factorynot listed
ShifterSRAM XX SL EagleShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM XX SL EagleShimano XTR M9250
CassetteSRAM XX SL EagleShimano XTR M9200
ChainSRAM XX SL EagleShimano XTR M9100
CranksetSRAM XX SL EagleShimano XTR M9200
Bottom bracketSRAM Eagle XX SLShimano SM-BB93
WheelsetDT Swiss XRC 1200 SplineReynolds Blacklabel 309 XC PRO
TireMaxxis Rekon RaceMaxxis Rekon Race
BrakeShimano XTRShimano XTR M9220
RotorShimano XTRShimano RT-CL900
HandlebarPinarello Talon Ultra XCFSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit
Dropper postFox Transfer SL Kashimanot listed
SaddleMOST Lynx 2.0 XCPrologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack
Gripsnot listedMerida TEAM CC
Headsetnot listedAcros ICR INTEGRATED neck
Seatpostnot listedFSA SL-K

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