2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your M (29") is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel SE in M (29"), the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in XS places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 68 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −39 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −68 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel SE, M (29")Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel SE M (29") | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 378 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 602 | 563 | −39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | 550 | −54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129 | 1061 | −68 mm |
| BB drop | 27 | 30 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 345 | not listed | |
| Standover | 835 | 664 | −171 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 340 | −100 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100 | −10 mm |
| 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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