2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The XL (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your XXL 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 XXL, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION, XXLCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION XXL | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 469 | 460 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 661 | 635 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.0 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 665 | 653 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1159 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 859 | 863 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 584 | 530 | −54 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 126 | −19 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
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
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 | Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITIONNX-EDITION | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale 1 Flat |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale 1 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | ESI Chunky |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
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