2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION vs 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The L is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION. 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 SLX-EDITION 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 63 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −37 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −33 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −63 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION, XLMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION 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 | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131 | 1068 | −63 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 53 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 764 | −36 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 SLX-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION, 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITIONMerida 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 SLX-EDITIONSLX-EDITION | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC M700 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Merida K1080 |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida CC |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Merida EC |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida CC |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
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