2019 Merida BIG.NINE 20-D vs 2021 Merida MATTS 7.
The L is the Merida MATTS 7. size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE 20-D. 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 MATTS 7.
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 20-D in L, the Merida MATTS 7. in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 20-D, LMerida MATTS 7., LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 20-D L | Merida MATTS 7. L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 399 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 635 | 628 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 571 | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 430 | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1071 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 694 | −95 mm |
| Seat tube length | 486 | 470 | −16 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 493 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 120 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida MATTS 7. minus the Merida BIG.NINE 20-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 20-D, 2021 Merida MATTS 7..
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 20-DMerida MATTS 7.
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 | Merida BIG.NINE 20-D20-D | Merida MATTS 7.7. 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED II |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | SunRace M84 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Stem | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida EC |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
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