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2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

The LG (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION. 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 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION in L, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in LG (29") places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−6 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION (L) and 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD (LG (29")), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD is the colored outline on top.J 1121

Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION, LCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, LG (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION LCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD LG (29")Difference
Reach439440+1 mm
Stack628623−5 mm
Head tube angle7069.0−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.1−0.4°
Effective top tube625629+4 mm
Chainstay length433427−6 mm
Wheelbase11211134+13 mm
BB drop6562−3 mm
Standover771828+57 mm
Seat tube length483480−3 mm
Fork length506not listed
Head tube length110113+3 mm
BB heightnot listed308

Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITIONCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

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.

PartMerida BIG.NINE NX-EDITIONNX-EDITIONCannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1
FrameMerida BIG.NINE LITECannondale F-Si
ForkManitou Markhor CompCannondale Ocho
ShifterSRAM NX EagleShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM NX EagleShimano XT
ChainSRAM NX EagleShimano XT
Bottom bracketSRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92not listed
TireMaxxis IkonSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
HubShimano Deorenot listed
RimMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
BrakeShimano MT500Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
RotorShimano SM-RT54Shimano SM-RT86
HandlebarMerida EXPERT CCCannondale 1 Flat
StemMerida EXPERT CCCannondale 1
GripsMerida COMP ECESI Chunky
HeadsetMerida M2331Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida COMP CCPrologo Dimension NDR
Cranksetnot listedCannondale HollowGram
Chainringnot listedCannondale OPI SpideRing
Wheelsetnot listedCannondale HollowGram 25

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