2026 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2027 Giant Talon
The L (29") is the Giant Talon size closest to your L 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 Giant Talon
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in L, the Giant Talon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +19 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, LGiant Talon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE L | Giant Talon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 455 | −17 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 625 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.3 | 74.5° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 633 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 455 | +19 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1191 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 55 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 710 | 708 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 450 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 125 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Giant Talon minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2026 Merida BIG.NINE, 2027 Giant Talon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINEGiant Talon
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 | Giant Talon1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS V | Giant ALUXX-grade |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE 28 | Giant SXC32-2 RCL |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M315, Shimano Tourney TY300 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG210-7 | microSHIFT Advent MX |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano Acera M315 | Prowheel Charm |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Kenda K1080 | Giant maximum |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Giant Tracker |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M375 | Tektro HD M3121 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Tektro 180mm front, 160mm rear |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Giant Connect |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Giant Sport |
| Grips | Merida EC | Giant Sole-O Grip |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Giant Contact Switch Core |
| Shifter | not listed | microSHIFT Advent |
| Chainring | not listed | Giant maximum |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant GX03V |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant ErgoContact |
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