2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9. vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The L is the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your L Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. 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 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in L, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX 9., LCannondale Scalpel Carbon, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. L | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 449 | 455 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 601 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 622 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 436 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1143 | 1175 | +32 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 40 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 745 | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 480 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 115 | ±0 mm |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 577 | |
| BB height | not listed | 331 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. Full charts: 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9., 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX 9.Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
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 NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | HollowGram 25 |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | ESI Chunky Silicone |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
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