2027 Giant Talon vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE
The M is the Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your L (29") Giant Talon. 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 Giant Talon in L (29"), the Merida BIG.NINE in M places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −45 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −22 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Talon, L (29")Merida BIG.NINE, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Talon L (29") | Merida BIG.NINE M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 452 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 606 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 68 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 75.3 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 455 | 433 | −22 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1191 | 1146 | −45 mm |
| BB drop | 55 | 65 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 708 | 704 | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 410 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 95 | −30 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 611 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Giant Talon. Full charts: 2027 Giant Talon, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Giant TalonMerida 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 | Giant Talon1 | Merida BIG.NINE15 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX-grade | Merida BIG.NINE TFS V |
| Fork | Giant SXC32-2 RCL | SR Suntour XCE 28 |
| Shifter | microSHIFT Advent | not listed |
| Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent | Shimano Acera M315, Shimano Tourney TY300 |
| Cassette | microSHIFT Advent MX | Shimano CS-HG210-7 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Prowheel Charm | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Chainring | Giant maximum | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant GX03V | not listed |
| Tire | Giant maximum | Kenda K1080 |
| Hub | Giant Tracker | Shimano TX505 |
| Brake | Tektro HD M3121 | Shimano Acera M375 |
| Rotor | Tektro 180mm front, 160mm rear | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect | Merida CC |
| Stem | Giant Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O Grip | Merida EC |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch Core | Merida CC |
| Saddle | Giant ErgoContact | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
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