2026 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2024 Cube Reaction Pro
The XXL is the Cube Reaction Pro size closest to your XXL Merida BIG.NINE. 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 Cube Reaction Pro
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in XXL, the Cube Reaction Pro in XXL places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 55 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −55 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, XXLCube Reaction Pro, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XXL | Cube Reaction Pro XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 512 | 457 | −55 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 670 | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.3 | 73.5 | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 678 | 655 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 450 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1226 | 1190 | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 752 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 560 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 157 | +32 mm |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Pro minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2026 Merida BIG.NINE, 2024 Cube Reaction Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINECube Reaction Pro
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.NINE15 | Cube Reaction ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS V | Cube Reaction |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE 28 | RockShox Judy |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M315, Shimano Tourney TY300 | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG210-7 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Acera M315 | Shimano MT511 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | Prowheel PW-MB68 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Acid PP MTB |
| Tire | Kenda K1080 | Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M375 | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT800 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Cube Rise Trail Bar |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Cube Performance SLX |
| Grips | Merida EC | Acid Icon |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Cube Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 32 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Acid EX25 |
| Headset | not listed | Cube FPH868 |
| Saddle | not listed | Acid Venec Lite |
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