2025 Merida BIG.NINE 10K vs 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
The XL is the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 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
- −14 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 XL | Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 492 | 488 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 631 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.25 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.3 | 75 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 655 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 439 | 425 | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 731 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed |
Differences are the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail minus the Merida BIG.NINE 10K. Full charts: 2025 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 | Fox 32 SC Factory | Fox 32 |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9250 | SRAM XX SL Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9250 | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9200 | SRAM Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M9200 | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB93 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC | DT Swiss XRC 1200 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9220 | Shimano XTR |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL900 | Shimano XTR |
| Handlebar | FSA SL-K 1-piece cockpit | MOST Talon Ultra XC |
| Grips | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | FSA SL-K | MOST Seatpost |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack | MOST Lynx 2.0 |
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