2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-D vs 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The L is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE 80-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 BIG.SEVEN 20-D
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D in XL, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in L places the top of the head tube 37 mm lower and 33 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 68 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −37 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −33 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −68 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 80-D, XLMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 80-D XL | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 429 | 396 | −33 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 619 | −37 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 630 | 585 | −45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 430 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136 | 1068 | −68 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 53 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 809 | 764 | −45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 470 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 490 | −16 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 125 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-D, 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 80-DMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
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 80-D80-D | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED N | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | KMC M700 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | 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 |
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