2022 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your L is the MD (29"). Compare the MD (29") instead
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in L, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in LG (29") places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 40 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +40 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −23 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, LCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, LG (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE L | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD LG (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 440 | +40 mm |
| Stack | 635 | 623 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 69.0 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 629 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 427 | −23 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1134 | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 62 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 828 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 486 | 480 | −6 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | 113 | −7 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINECannondale 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.NINE15 | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | Cannondale Ocho |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Power DS100 | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Cannondale 1 Flat |
| Stem | Merida CC | Cannondale 1 |
| Grips | Merida EC | ESI Chunky |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension NDR |
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