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2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD vs 2022 Merida BIG.NINE

The XXL is the Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your LG (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 LG (29"), the Merida BIG.NINE in XXL places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+31 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−13 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+23 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD (LG (29")) and 2022 Merida BIG.NINE (XXL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida BIG.NINE is the colored outline on top.J 1134

Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, LG (29")Merida BIG.NINE, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD LG (29")Merida BIG.NINE XXLDifference
Reach440427−13 mm
Stack623654+31 mm
Head tube angle69.070.5+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.173−0.1°
Effective top tube629640+11 mm
Chainstay length427450+23 mm
Wheelbase11341147+13 mm
BB drop6260−2 mm
BB height308not listed
Standover828869+41 mm
Seat tube length480583+103 mm
Head tube length113140+27 mm
Fork lengthnot listed506

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

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.

PartCannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1Merida BIG.NINE15
FrameCannondale F-SiMerida BIG.NINE SPEED
ForkCannondale OchoSR Suntour XCT30
ShifterShimano XTR M9250not listed
DerailleurShimano XTRShimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310
CassetteShimano XTSunRace CSM668
ChainShimano XTSunRace M84
CranksetCannondale HollowGramShimano TY301
ChainringCannondale OPI SpideRingnot listed
WheelsetCannondale HollowGram 25not listed
TireSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVOMerida K1080
BrakeShimano XTR Hydraulic DiscPower DS100
RotorShimano SM-RT86Shimano SM-RT10
HandlebarCannondale 1 FlatMerida CC
StemCannondale 1Merida CC
GripsESI ChunkyMerida EC
HeadsetCannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5FSA No.10
SaddlePrologo Dimension NDRnot listed
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA TH-7420ST-W
Pedalsnot listedVPE-891
Hubnot listedShimano TX505
Rimnot listedMerida CC
Seatpostnot listedMerida CC

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