2019 Cannondale F-Si World Cup vs 2021 Merida BIG.NINE
The L is the Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your L (29") Cannondale F-Si World Cup. 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
Compared with the Cannondale F-Si World Cup in L (29"), the Merida BIG.NINE in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si World Cup, L (29")Merida BIG.NINE, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si World Cup L (29") | Merida BIG.NINE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 438 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 631 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 70 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73.5 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 629 | 625 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 427 | 433 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134 | 1121 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 65 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 308 | not listed | |
| Standover | 828 | 778 | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 483 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 113 | 110 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Cannondale F-Si World Cup. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale F-Si World Cup, 2021 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si World CupMerida BIG.NINE
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 World CupWorld Cup | Merida BIG.NINE15 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | SR Suntour XCT30 |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Schwalbe Ray 29 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | ENVE M525 | Merida CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 | Merida CC |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | Merida CC |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | Merida EC |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 | Merida CC |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero-II | not listed |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | not listed | SunRace M84 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.10 |
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