2024 Cube Reaction Pro vs 2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN
The L is the Merida BIG.SEVEN size closest to your M Cube Reaction Pro. 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
Compared with the Cube Reaction Pro in M, the Merida BIG.SEVEN in L places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cube Reaction Pro, MMerida BIG.SEVEN, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction Pro M | Merida BIG.SEVEN L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 425 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 627 | 605 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 610 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 430 | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125 | 1120 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 480 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 111 | 145 | +34 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| Standover | not listed | 778 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 487 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN minus the Cube Reaction Pro. Full charts: 2024 Cube Reaction Pro, 2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction ProMerida BIG.SEVEN
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 | Cube Reaction ProPro | Merida BIG.SEVEN15 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction | Merida BIG.SEVEN TFS IV |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | SR Suntour XCT30 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano RD-M300-7 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CS-HG200-7 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | Shimano TY301 |
| Chainring | Shimano 32 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Prowheel PW-MB68 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Pedals | Acid PP MTB | VPE-891 |
| Wheelset | Acid EX25 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ralph | Merida K1080 |
| Brake | Shimano MT410 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT800 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Cube Rise Trail Bar | Merida CC |
| Stem | Cube Performance SLX | Merida CC |
| Grips | Acid Icon | Merida EC |
| Headset | Cube FPH868 | Merida M2345 |
| Seatpost | Cube Performance | Merida CC |
| Saddle | Acid Venec Lite | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
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