2019 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The XS is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your S (27.5") Cannondale Scalpel SE. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel SE in S (27.5"), the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in XS places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel SE, S (27.5")Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel SE S (27.5") | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 378 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 563 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 574 | 550 | −24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 435 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082 | 1061 | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 10 | 30 | +20 mm |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 340 | −60 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 100 | +3 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 664 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 487 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Cannondale Scalpel SE. Full charts: 2019 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 | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel SE | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N |
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Stepcast Performance | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent | Merida K1080 |
| Rim | Stan’s NoTubes | Merida CC |
| Brake | SRAM Guide T | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida CC |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida CC |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | Merida EC |
| Headset | Tange 1.5 | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Dropper post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida CC |
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