2021 Merida BIG.NINE 700 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 700. 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 700 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 700, 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 700 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 700. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE 700, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Cannondale 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 700700 | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | 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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