2025 Cube Reaction C:62 vs 2024 Merida BIG.SEVEN
The Merida BIG.SEVEN size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN
Compared with the Cube Reaction C:62 in M, the Merida BIG.SEVEN in XS places the top of the head tube 58 mm lower and 44 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −58 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −44 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −53 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cube Reaction C:62, MMerida BIG.SEVEN, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction C:62 M | Merida BIG.SEVEN XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 378 | −44 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 563 | −58 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 598 | 550 | −48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 430 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1109 | 1056 | −53 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| Standover | not listed | 649 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 340 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 487 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN minus the Cube Reaction C:62. Full charts: 2025 Cube Reaction C:62, 2024 Merida BIG.SEVEN.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction C:62Merida 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 C:62C:62 SLX | Merida BIG.SEVEN100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction C:62 | Merida BIG.SEVEN TFS IV |
| Fork | Fox 32 Float SC Performance | SR Suntour XCR LOR |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Chainring | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Wide | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Wheelset | Newmen Beskar 30 Base | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph | Maxxis Ikon |
| Brake | Magura MT8 Pro | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Magura MT8 Pro | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Newmen Advanced 318.10 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution 318.4 | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Acid React Pro | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Acros AZF-675 | Merida M2346 Neck |
| Seatpost | Newmen Advanced Custom Carbon | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Acid Nuance Pro | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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