2017 Ibis Ripley LS vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
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.TRAIL
- 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
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Ibis Ripley LS numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Ripley LS L | Merida BIG.TRAIL S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 594 | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 390 | −80 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 405 | |
| Stack | not listed | 637 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 427.5 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1123 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 | |
| Standover | not listed | 662 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 105 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Ibis Ripley LS. Full charts: 2017 Ibis Ripley LS, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Ripley LSMerida BIG.TRAIL
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 | Ibis Ripley LS | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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