2024 Cube Reaction Pro vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE
The L is the Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your XXL Cube Reaction Pro. 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 Cube Reaction Pro in XXL, the Merida BIG.NINE in L places the top of the head tube 55 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −55 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −14 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cube Reaction Pro, XXLMerida BIG.NINE, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction Pro XXL | Merida BIG.NINE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 457 | 472 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 670 | 615 | −55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.3 | +1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 655 | 633 | −22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 436 | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190 | 1173 | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 440 | −120 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 105 | −52 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 65 | |
| Standover | not listed | 710 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Cube Reaction Pro. Full charts: 2024 Cube Reaction Pro, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction ProMerida 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 | Cube Reaction ProPro | Merida BIG.NINE15 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction | Merida BIG.NINE TFS V |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | SR Suntour XCE 28 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | Shimano Acera M315, Shimano Tourney TY300 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CS-HG210-7 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Chainring | Shimano 32 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Prowheel PW-MB68 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Pedals | Acid PP MTB | VPE-891 |
| Wheelset | Acid EX25 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ralph | Kenda K1080 |
| Brake | Shimano MT410 | Shimano Acera M375 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT800 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Cube Rise Trail Bar | Merida CC |
| Stem | Cube Performance SLX | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Acid Icon | Merida EC |
| Headset | Cube FPH868 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cube Performance | Merida CC |
| Saddle | Acid Venec Lite | not listed |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
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