2022 Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
The XS is the Specialized Rockhopper Expert size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x. 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 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x in L, the Specialized Rockhopper Expert in XS places the top of the head tube 83 mm lower and 39 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −83 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −39 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x, LSpecialized Rockhopper Expert, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x L | Specialized Rockhopper Expert XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 375mm | −39 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 559mm | −83 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68° | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1067mm | −43 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 763 | 658mm | −105 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 310mm | −160 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 475mm | −31 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 95mm | −35 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Expert minus the Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 100-3xSpecialized Rockhopper Expert
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 100-3x100-3x | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 LOR | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000, Shimano Alivio Shadow | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano MT101 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano HB-RM35, Shimano FH-RM35 |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Specialized hookless |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | e*thirteen SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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