Merida Big Nine vs Sunn Shamann Dc S2

Merida

Big Nine

Sunn

Shamann Dc S2

Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2027

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 18 differences, line by line.

MeridaMerida Big Nine

SunnSunn Shamann Dc S2

At a glance

Differences only

Sunn Shamann Dc S2 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM GX Eagle, against Shimano Deore Di2 M6250.
Sunn Shamann Dc S2 has 30 mm more fork travel than Merida Big Nine.
Merida Big Nine is the newer model (2027).

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

cadre BIG.NINE CF3 III material: carbon

Carbon

As printed

carbone SHAMANN DC

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm

As printed

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

Full suspension, 130 / 110 mm

As printed

carbone SHAMANN DC, passage de câbles intégré, 110 mm de débattement

Fork model Fox 32 SC Performance

As printed

fourche Fox 32 SC Performance

FOX Float 34 Performance Higher range

As printed

FOX Float 34 Performance, 130 mm

Wheelset 29" 29" · E.Thirteen TRS+ / Brute One

As printed

Jantes : E.Thirteen TRS+, 27 mm interne, 32 trous ; Moyeu : Brute One, Boost, axe traversant

Groupset Shimano Deore Di2 M6250

As printed

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

SRAM GX Eagle Higher range

As printed

Dérailleur arrière : SRAM GX Eagle 12 vitesses Lunar

Brake model Shimano Deore M6200 2 pistons

As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

Formula Cura 2

As printed

Formula Cura 2, disques 180 mm (avant) / 160 mm (arrière)

Seatpost FSA SL-K Dropper · BRUTE Dropper 130mm (S) / 150mm (M) / 170mm (L/XL)

As printed

Brute Dropper, 130 mm (S), 150 mm (M), 170 mm (L/XL)

Weight– 12.9 kg

Shock– FOX Float DPS Performance 210 x 55

Drivetrain– 1×12

Prices

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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.
Shamann Dc S2 · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, average equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Merida Big NineSunn Shamann Dc S2other 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

Discipline Cross-country

As printed

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

Cross-country

Frame and fork

Max tyre clearance 61 mm –

Axles– Thru-axles

As printed

Boost, axe traversant

Bottom bracket BSA

As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

–

Cable routing Internal

As printed

INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

–

Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm –

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 100 mm 130 mm +30 mm

Rear travel– 110 mm

Drivetrain5 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Deore DI2 M6250

SRAM

As printed

SRAM GX Eagle 12 vitesses Lunar

Shifting Electronic, wireless

As printed

manettes Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; wireless

Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM GX EAGLE 12V LUNAR

Chainrings– 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 12

Chainring teeth Shimano Deore M6200 32T

As printed

taille manivelle Shimano Deore M6200; 32 teeth

SRAM GX Eagle Lunar CL55 Higher range

As printed

Pédalier : SRAM GX Eagle Lunar CL55

Cassette Shimano Deore M6200 10-51 Higher range

As printed

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

SRAM SX Eagle 11-50

As printed

Cassette : SRAM SX Eagle 11-50

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 SRAM GX EAGLE 12V LUNAR ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 –

Brakes1 difference

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Formula Cura Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 180 mm 180 mm

Rear rotor 180 mm 160 mm −20 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

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

700c / 29"

Rims Aluminium

As printed

jante MERIDA EXPERT CC II; material: aluminium

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 25 mm 27 mm +2 mm

Tubeless ready 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 Rekon EXO TR 2,40 (AR) / Maxxis Dissector EXO TR 2,4 (AV)

As printed

Maxxis Rekon EXO TR 29 x 2,40 (arrière), Maxxis Dissector EXO TR 29 x 2,4 (avant)

Tyre width fitted– 51 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width 760 mm 780 mm +20 mm

Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT CC –

Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III –

Seatpost model FSA SL-K BRUTE Dropper 130mm (S) / 150mm (M) / 170mm (L/XL) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° 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.

Size of Shamann Dc S2

Differences measured from

Stack and reach

Shamann Dc S2 · M Shamann Dc S2 · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 601

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 450 mm

Stack– 601 mm

Top tube (effective)– 594 mm

Seat tube– 430 mm

Head tube– 95 mm

Head angle– 67°

Seat angle– 76.5°

Chainstays– 435 mm

Wheelbase– 1,168 mm

Front centre– 736 mm

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Merida Big Nine
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Big Nine and Sunn Shamann Dc S2 come with?

Merida Big Nine: Shimano Deore Di2 M6250. Sunn Shamann Dc S2: SRAM GX Eagle.

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Merida Big Nine vs Sunn Shamann Dc S2

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