2022 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The LG (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED. 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 LIMITED in L, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in LG (29") places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED, 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 LIMITED L | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD LG (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 439 | 440 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 623 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.0 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 625 | 629 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 | 1134 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 828 | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 480 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 113 | +3 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE LIMITEDCannondale 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 LIMITEDLIMITED | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M5100 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | 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 |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension NDR |
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