2024 Merida BIG.NINE 10K vs 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
The XL is the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail size closest to your XXL Merida BIG.NINE 10K. 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 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 10K in XXL, the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −24 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −17 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE 10K is drawn. The Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail numbers we have for size XL are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 10K XXL | Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 512 | 488 | −24 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 631 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.25 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.3 | 75 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 678 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 425 | −17 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1226 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 752 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | not listed |
Differences are the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail minus the Merida BIG.NINE 10K. Full charts: 2024 Merida BIG.NINE 10K, 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 10KPinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
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 10K10K | Pinarello Dogma XC HardtailPinarello Dogma XC Hardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE CF5 III | Pinarello M40J |
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate | Fox 32 |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM XX SL Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | SRAM Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | SRAM Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate | Shimano XTR |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | Shimano XTR |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | MOST Talon Ultra XC |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Grips | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED | not listed |
| Seatpost | FSA SL-K | MOST Seatpost |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack | MOST Lynx 2.0 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1200 |
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