2019 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Scalpel SE numbers we have for size XL (29") are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel SE XL (29") | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 394 | |
| Stack | not listed | 577 | |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 653 | 570 | −83 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1083 | |
| BB drop | 27 | 30 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 345 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 380 | −140 mm |
| Head tube length | 134 | 115 | −19 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 701 | |
| 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
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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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