2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
- Frame stack
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- Frame reach
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- Wheelbase
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- Head angle
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- Chainstays
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The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Scalpel SE numbers we have for size S (27.5") are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel SE S (27.5") | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 394 | |
| Stack | not listed | 577 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 69 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 570 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1083 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| BB height | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 701 | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 380 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 487 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Cannondale Scalpel SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE, 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Scalpel SEMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
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 | Cannondale Scalpel SESE 1 | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel-Si | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL SV Performance Elite | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle 12 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SRAM 1275 Eagle | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes NoTubes ZTR | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano XT hydro | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida CC |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | Merida CC |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Dropper post | Race Face Turbine dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida CC |
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