2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x vs 2020 Merida MATTS 7.
The S is the Merida MATTS 7. size closest to your S Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x. 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 Merida MATTS 7.
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x 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 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x, SMerida MATTS 7., SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x 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 | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 | 1062 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 63 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 679 | 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 20-3x. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x, 2020 Merida MATTS 7..
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 20-3xMerida 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 20-3x20-3x | Merida MATTS 7.7. 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Merida MATTS 7. TFS |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | 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 | Power DS100 | 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 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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