2025 Merida BIG.NINE 700 vs 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
The XL is the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail size closest to your XXL 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 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 700 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
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE 700 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 700 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 | 430 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1214 | 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 700. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE 700, 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Pinarello 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 700700 | Pinarello Dogma XC HardtailPinarello Dogma XC Hardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE III | Pinarello M40J |
| Fork | Manitou Machete Comp | Fox 32 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM XX SL Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano XTR |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano XTR |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | MOST Talon Ultra XC |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | MOST Seatpost |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1200 |
| Saddle | not listed | MOST Lynx 2.0 |
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