2025 Scott Scale RC Team Issue vs 2025 Merida BIG.NINE 700
The XL is the Merida BIG.NINE 700 size closest to your XL Scott Scale RC Team Issue. 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 700
Compared with the Scott Scale RC Team Issue in XL, the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Scott Scale RC Team Issue, XLMerida BIG.NINE 700, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Scott Scale RC Team Issue XL | Merida BIG.NINE 700 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 491.2 | 492 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 628.1 | 624 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.9 | 68 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.3 | 75.3 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 656.5 | 655 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1189 | 1190 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 65 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 313 | not listed | |
| Standover | 835 | 731 | −104 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 470 | −60 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 115 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 700 minus the Scott Scale RC Team Issue. Full charts: 2025 Scott Scale RC Team Issue, 2025 Merida BIG.NINE 700.
Where each sits in its class
Scott Scale RC Team IssueMerida BIG.NINE 700
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 | Scott Scale RC Team IssueTeam Issue | Merida BIG.NINE 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Scott Scale RC | Merida BIG.NINE LITE III |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS POD Rocker | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Chainring | SRAM 34 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Red Zone 300 CL | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 CL | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Syncros Fraser iC SL | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Syncros Performance XC | Merida COMP EC |
| Dropper post | Syncros Duncan 1.5 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Syncros Duncan Dropper Post | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Syncros Belcarra V2.0 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT501 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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