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Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 vs Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250, side view

Merida

Big Nine XT Di2 M8250

Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission, side view

Scott

Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

High endCross-countryHardtailCarbon2027
High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 20 differences, line by line.

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250
Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission, side viewScottScott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

At a glance

  • Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT Di2, against SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission.
  • Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission has 20 mm more fork travel than Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250.
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, air, blocage à distance 2 positions
As printed

fourche Fox 32 SC Performance Air 100mm suspension travel 2 position remote lockout

 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" · FSA SCi30
As printed

roues FSA SCi30

 29" · Syncros Silverton AL2
As printed

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

DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset Shimano XT Di2 Higher range
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano XT DI2 M8250 / manettes Shimano XT DI2 M8250

 SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission
As printed

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

Brake model Shimano XT M8200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano XT M8200 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

Prices

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

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250

Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

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 XT Di2 M8250 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, rather high equipment.
  • Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
Terrain
Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 22%Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission 98%3 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes · Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M82501 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes · Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission
EasyDemanding
Handling
Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 20%Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission 78%4 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes · Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M82502 bikes2 bikes3 bikes8 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike · Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission2 bikes2 bikes2 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 S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission8 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmissionother 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 XT DI2 M8250

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano XT DI2 M8250 electronic / manettes ... wireless

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Wireless Electronic Shift System

ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano XT M8200 34T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano XT M8200 34 teeth

 SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, DUB, 55mm CL, 34T
Cassette Shimano Deore M8200 10-51T
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore M8200 10-51 teeth

 SRAM Eagle XS-1270 Transmission, 10-52T
Rear derailleur Shimano XT DI2 M8250 Higher range SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano XT DI2 M8250 SRAM AXS Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano XT M8200 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 tyres1 difference
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"

RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

roues FSA SCi30 ... material: carbon

 Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner widthSame for all 30 mm 30 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"
As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" WT tubeless ready

 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 FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit Syncros IC-M100-AL2, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm °Value not published by the brand
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 Eagle AXS Transmission · M
  • Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission · M

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630420430440450460470480490↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
  • Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission · M Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission · 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 XT Di2 M8250 and Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission come with?

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250: Shimano XT Di2. Scott Spark Rc Team S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission.

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