2025 Giant XTC Advanced 29 vs 2025 Merida BIG.NINE
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE
- Frame stack
- +41 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant XTC Advanced 29 numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Merida BIG.NINE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 601 | 642 | +41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 611 | 610 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103 | 1110 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 60 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 763 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 431 | 470 | +39 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 130 | +35 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 414 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 440 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Giant XTC Advanced 29. Full charts: 2025 Giant XTC Advanced 29, 2025 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Giant XTC Advanced 29Merida 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.
| Part | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 1 | Merida BIG.NINE100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant XTC | Merida BIG.NINE TFS IV |
| Fork | Fox 32 Performance | SR Suntour XCR32 LOR |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC XGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Chainring | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR 2 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Giant TR55 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Giant XC | Merida COMP EC |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch Core | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Giant Grit SL | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2345 |
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