2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD vs 2022 Merida BIG.NINE
The L is the Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your MD (29") Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD. 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 Hi-MOD in MD (29"), the Merida BIG.NINE in L places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +23 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, MD (29")Merida BIG.NINE, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD MD (29") | Merida BIG.NINE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 400 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 635 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0 | 70.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73.5 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 606 | 599 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 427 | 450 | +23 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1106 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 60 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 308 | not listed | |
| Standover | 793 | 789 | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 486 | +56 mm |
| Head tube length | 101 | 120 | +19 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, 2022 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODMerida 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 Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 | Merida BIG.NINE15 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED |
| Fork | Cannondale Ocho | SR Suntour XCT30 |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9250 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SunRace M84 |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram | Shimano TY301 |
| Chainring | Cannondale OPI SpideRing | not listed |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram 25 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO | Merida K1080 |
| Brake | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc | Power DS100 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 1 Flat | Merida CC |
| Stem | Cannondale 1 | Merida CC |
| Grips | ESI Chunky | Merida EC |
| Headset | Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5 | FSA No.10 |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida CC |
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