2025 Merida BIG.NINE 700 vs 2026 Mondraker Podium RR
The XL is the Mondraker Podium RR size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE 700. 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 Mondraker Podium RR
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in XL, the Mondraker Podium RR in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 700, XLMondraker Podium RR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 700 XL | Mondraker Podium RR XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 492 | 477 mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 625 mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.3 | 74.5° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 655 | 650 mm | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190 | 1170 mm | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 731 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 510 mm | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 115 mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 300 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium RR minus the Merida BIG.NINE 700. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE 700, 2026 Mondraker Podium RR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Mondraker Podium RR
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 700700 | Mondraker Podium RRRR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE III | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Manitou Machete Comp | RockShox SID SL Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | Mavic Crossmax |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Onoff S6 Carbon 0.2 |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Onoff S6 6061 T6 Alloy + CNC |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Ergon GRX |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Onoff IS42/IS52 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Onoff S9 Carbon 0-R |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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