2021 Merida BIG.NINE XT2 vs 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant XTC Advanced 29
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE XT2 is drawn. The Giant XTC Advanced 29 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XT2 L | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 435 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 642 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 610 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 425 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 763 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Merida BIG.NINE XT2. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE XT2, 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE XT2Giant XTC Advanced 29
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 | Merida BIG.NINE XT2XT2 | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Giant Advanced |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Giant Crest 34 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC X-12 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Giant Approach |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Cadet |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant XCT |
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