2025 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2024 Cube Reaction Pro
The XL is the Cube Reaction Pro size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE. 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 Cube Reaction Pro
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in XL, the Cube Reaction Pro in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, XLCube Reaction Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XL | Cube Reaction Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 429 | 441 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 656 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 630 | 635 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 450 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131 | 1168 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 800 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 515 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 142 | −3 mm |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Pro minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE, 2024 Cube Reaction Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINECube Reaction Pro
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.NINE100 | Cube Reaction ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS IV | Cube Reaction |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 LOR | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano MT511 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | Prowheel PW-MB68 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Acid PP MTB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT800 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Cube Rise Trail Bar |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Cube Performance SLX |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Acid Icon |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | Cube FPH868 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Cube Performance |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 32 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Acid EX25 |
| Saddle | not listed | Acid Venec Lite |
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