2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-D vs 2020 Merida MATTS 7.
The S is the Merida MATTS 7. size closest to your S 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 MATTS 7.
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D in S, the Merida MATTS 7. in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 80-D, SMerida MATTS 7., SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 80-D S | Merida MATTS 7. S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 392 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 605 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 560 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 430 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 | 1062 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 63 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 687 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 370 | 381 | +11 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 493 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida MATTS 7. minus the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-D, 2020 Merida MATTS 7..
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 80-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 80-D80-D | Merida MATTS 7.7. 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED N | Merida MATTS 7. TFS |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | KMC M99 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | Shimano UN100 BSA |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | Merida M44PSE neck |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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