2025 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2025 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
- −55 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE is drawn. The Giant XTC Advanced 29 numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XL | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 429 | not listed | |
| Stack | 656 | 601 | −55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 630 | 611 | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1131 | 1103 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 58 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 764 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 431 | −79 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 95 | −50 mm |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE, 2025 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINEGiant 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.NINE100 | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS IV | Giant XTC |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 LOR | Fox 32 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Giant TR55 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant Contact XC |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Giant XC |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Giant Contact Switch |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant XCR 2 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch Core |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Grit SL |
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