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2025 Pinarello Dogma XC vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE 10K

The M is the Merida BIG.NINE 10K size closest to your M Pinarello Dogma XC. 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 Merida BIG.NINE 10K

Compared with the Pinarello Dogma XC in M, the Merida BIG.NINE 10K in M places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+17 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
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Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Pinarello Dogma XC numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementPinarello Dogma XC MMerida BIG.NINE 10K MDifference
Reach455452−3 mm
Stack589.5606+17 mm
Head tube angle67.568+0.5°
Seat tube angle75.4575.3−0.2°
Effective top tubenot listed611
Chainstay lengthnot listed433
Wheelbasenot listed1146
BB dropnot listed65
Standovernot listed704
Seat tube lengthnot listed410
Fork lengthnot listed506
Head tube lengthnot listed95

Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 10K minus the Pinarello Dogma XC. Full charts: 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE 10K.

Where each sits in its class

Pinarello Dogma XCMerida BIG.NINE 10K

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.

PartPinarello Dogma XCXTR Di2 100Merida BIG.NINE 10K10K
FramePinarello Dogma XCMerida BIG.NINE CF5 III
ForkFox 32 SC Kashima FactoryFox 32 SC Factory
Rear shockFox Float SL Kashima Factorynot listed
ShifterShimano XTRShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurShimano XTRShimano XTR M9250
CassetteShimano XTRShimano XTR M9200
ChainShimano XTRShimano XTR M9100
CranksetShimano XTRShimano XTR M9200
Bottom bracketShimano XTRShimano SM-BB93
WheelsetDT Swiss XRC 1200 SplineReynolds Blacklabel 309 XC PRO
TireMaxxis Rekon RaceMaxxis Rekon Race
BrakeShimano XTR, Shimano XTR MT805Shimano XTR M9220
RotorShimano XTRShimano RT-CL900
HandlebarPinarello Talon Ultra XCFSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit
Dropper postFox Transfer SL Kashimanot listed
SaddleMOST Lynx 2.0 XCPrologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack
Gripsnot listedMerida TEAM CC
Headsetnot listedAcros ICR INTEGRATED neck
Seatpostnot listedFSA SL-K

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