2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon vs 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700
The Merida BIG.NINE 700 size closest to your M (29") is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE 700
Compared with the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29"), the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in L places the top of the head tube 25 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +25 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Carbon, M (29")Merida BIG.NINE 700, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Merida BIG.NINE 700 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 439 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 628 | +25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.7 | 70 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 73.5 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 625 | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 429 | 433 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097 | 1121 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 65 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 308 | not listed | |
| Standover | 777 | 771 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435 | 483 | +48 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 110 | +13 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 700 minus the Cannondale F-Si Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon, 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si CarbonMerida BIG.NINE 700
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 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 | Merida BIG.NINE 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | Merida BIG.NINE LITE |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | Manitou Markhor Comp |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 12 | Shimano SLX |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | Shimano BB71-41A pressfit |
| Tire | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | Shimano SLX |
| Rim | HollowGram 23 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Merida COMP CC |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
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