2021 Merida BIG.NINE 60-3x vs 2020 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 60-3x in L, the Merida MATTS 7. in S places the top of the head tube 37 mm lower and 22 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 48 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −37 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −22 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −48 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 60-3x, LMerida MATTS 7., SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 60-3x L | Merida MATTS 7. S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 392 | −22 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 605 | −37 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 560 | −50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1062 | −48 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 63 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 763 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 381 | −89 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 493 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 100 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Merida MATTS 7. minus the Merida BIG.NINE 60-3x. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE 60-3x, 2020 Merida MATTS 7..
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 60-3xMerida 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 60-3x60-3x | Merida MATTS 7.7. 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Merida MATTS 7. TFS |
| Fork | RockShox Judy TK | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000, Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC M99 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN100 | Shimano UN100 BSA |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | 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 | Merida M2345 | Merida M44PSE neck |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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