2019 Merida BIG.NINE 20-MD vs 2021 Merida MATTS 7.
The Merida MATTS 7. size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida MATTS 7.
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 20-MD in L, the Merida MATTS 7. in XS places the top of the head tube 33 mm lower and 28 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −33 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −28 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −67 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 20-MD, LMerida MATTS 7., XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 20-MD L | Merida MATTS 7. XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 372 | −28 mm |
| Stack | 635 | 602 | −33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 69.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 536 | −63 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 430 | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1039 | −67 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 582 | −207 mm |
| Seat tube length | 486 | 343 | −143 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 493 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 95 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida MATTS 7. minus the Merida BIG.NINE 20-MD. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 20-MD, 2021 Merida MATTS 7..
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 20-MDMerida 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-MD20-MD | 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-EF500 | 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 | Promax MTD-3.0 disc | 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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