2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX
The XSHORT is the Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your M Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. 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 NINETY-SIX
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX in XSHORT places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, MMerida NINETY-SIX, XSHORTDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon M | Merida NINETY-SIX XSHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 596 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 79.5 | +5.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | not listed | |
| Actual top tube | 553 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1149 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 47 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 331 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | 741 | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 400 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 95 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 520 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Scalpel CarbonMerida NINETY-SIX
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 Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 | Merida NINETY-SIX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano XT | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | HollowGram | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | Shimano MT501 |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Rim | HollowGram 25 | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | ESI Chunky Silicone | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | not listed |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR II |
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