2022 Merida BIG.NINE 700 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
- −20 mm
- Shorter 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
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE 700 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 700 XL | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 435 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 642 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 645 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 425 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 816 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 532 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Merida BIG.NINE 700. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 700, 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Giant 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 700700 | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Giant Advanced |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Giant Crest 34 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | Praxis Cadet |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | 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 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant XCT |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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