2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE 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
- −34 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE SE 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 SE L | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | not listed | |
| Stack | 635 | 601 | −34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 69.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 611 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1103 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 58 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 764 | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 486 | 431 | −55 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | 95 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Merida BIG.NINE SE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE, 2025 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE SEGiant 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.NINE SE15 SE | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | Giant XTC |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | Fox 32 Performance |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano RD-M310-8 | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM55.8 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Giant TR55 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Giant Contact XC |
| Stem | Merida CC | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Giant XC |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Giant Contact Switch |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| 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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