2025 Ibis DV9 vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700
The XL is the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 size closest to your L Ibis DV9. 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 TR 700
Compared with the Ibis DV9 in L, the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Ibis DV9, LMerida BIG.NINE TR 700, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis DV9 L | Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 480 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 635 | 633 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.9 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.2 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 659 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1186 | 1199 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 57 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 308 | not listed | |
| Standover | 762 | 723 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 470 | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 minus the Ibis DV9. Full charts: 2025 Ibis DV9, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis DV9Merida BIG.NINE TR 700
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 | Ibis DV9Deore | Merida BIG.NINE TR 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis DV9 | Merida BIG.NINE TR LITE III |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120 | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Wheelset | Ibis 933 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Recon Race | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm 40mm S/M 50mm L/XL | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger EVO | Merida Comp TR |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT501 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
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