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Merida Big Nine vs Scott Spark Rc Team S1000

Merida Big Nine Deore Di2, side view

Merida

Big Nine

Scott Spark Rc Team S1000, side view

Scott

Spark Rc Team S1000

Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2027
High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 22 differences, line by line.

Merida Big Nine Deore Di2, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine
Scott Spark Rc Team S1000, side viewScottScott Spark Rc Team S1000

At a glance

  • Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission, against Shimano Deore Di2 M6250.
  • Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 has 20 mm more fork travel than Merida Big Nine.
Key specs6 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE CF3 III material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

Spark RC HMF Carbon Gen5

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

Dans l’univers exigeant du VTT cross-country, le semi-rigide classique

 Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
As printed

Front: 120 mm, Rear: 120 mm

Fork model Fox 32 SC Performance
As printed

fourche Fox 32 SC Performance

 RockShox SID 3P Air, Rush RL 3P Damper Higher range
As printed

RockShox SID 3P Air, Rush RL 3P Damper, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth

Wheelset 29" 29" · Syncros Silverton AL2
As printed

Syncros Silverton AL2, CL, F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm, 30mm Tubeless ready, 28H

Groupset Shimano Deore Di2 M6250
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; electronic; SGS; 12 speed

 SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission Higher range
As printed

SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System

Brake model Shimano Deore M6200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 SRAM DB6 4-Piston
Seatpost FSA SL-K Dropper · Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm
As printed

Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm

Weight–Not given 12.5 kg
Shock–Not given RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
As printed

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 3P Lockout-Pedal-Descend, Solo Air, 190X45mm

Drivetrain–Not given 1×12

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Merida Big Nine

Merida Big Nine

Scott Spark Rc Team S1000

Scott Spark Rc Team S1000

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Big Nine · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, average equipment.
  • Spark Rc Team S1000 · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
Terrain
Merida Big Nine 24%Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 92%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Merida Big Nine1 bike3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes · Scott Spark Rc Team S10005 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Merida Big Nine 22%Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 77%4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes · Merida Big Nine1 bike7 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike6 bikes · Scott Spark Rc Team S10002 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Scott Spark Rc Team S10008 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Merida Big NineScott Spark Rc Team S1000other cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

Des parcours de cross-country plus exigeants réclament des vélos plus performants

 Cross-country
As printed

Scott Spark RC Team offre des performances de cross-country haut de gamme

Frame and fork3 differences
Max tyre clearance 61 mm –Not given
Axles–Not given Thru-axles
As printed

15x110mm Maxle Stealth; 12x148mm

Bottom bracket BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

 SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide
Cable routing Internal
As printed

INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

 Fully integrated
As printed

Syncros Octopus cable integration system Gen2

Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm 31.6 mm +1 mm
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 100 mm 120 mm +20 mm
Rear travel–Not given 120 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brand Shimano
As printed

Shimano Deore DI2 M6250

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless
As printed

manettes Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; wireless

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Wireless Electronic Shift System

Chainrings–Not given 1
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano Deore M6200 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano Deore M6200; 32 teeth

 SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, DUB, 55mm CL, 34T
Cassette Shimano Deore M6200 10-51
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore M6200; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed

 SRAM Eagle XS-1270 Transmission, 10-52T
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 SRAM AXS Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
Front rotorSame for all 180 mm 180 mm
Rear rotor 180 mm Best of the comparison 160 mm −20 mm
Wheels and tyres3 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

roues FSA SCi30 ... pneus Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"

 700c / 29"
As printed

Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4"

Rims Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA EXPERT CC II; material: aluminium

 Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width 25 mm 30 mm +5 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO
As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO

 Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4" EXO
As printed

Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead, tubeless ready, EXO

Tyre width fitted–Not given 61 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 760 mm 740 mm −20 mm
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT CC Syncros IC-M100-AL2, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm °Value not published by the brand
Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III –Not given
Seatpost model FSA SL-K Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Max total weight–Not given 130 kg

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Spark Rc Team S1000 · M
  • Spark Rc Team S1000 · M

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630420430440450460470480490↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Spark Rc Team S1000 · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
  • Spark Rc Team S1000 · M Spark Rc Team S1000 · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
Geometry
Size–Not given M
Reach–Not given 455 mm
Stack–Not given 591 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 610 mm
Seat tube–Not given 410 mm
Head tube–Not given 88 mm
Head angle–Not given 65.9°
Seat angle–Not given 75.3°
Chainstays–Not given 434 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,180 mm
Front centre–Not given 750 mm
Standover–Not given 0 mm
BB drop–Not given 44 mm
BB height–Not given 333 mm
Fork offset–Not given 44 mm
Trail–Not given 115 mm
Stem–Not given 60 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 740 mm
Crank length–Not given 170 mm

Adjustable geometry: the table gives the brand’s main position.

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Big Nine and Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 come with?

Merida Big Nine: Shimano Deore Di2 M6250. Scott Spark Rc Team S1000: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission.

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