2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
The XS is the Specialized Rockhopper Expert 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 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Expert in XS places the top of the head tube 55 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −55 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x, SSpecialized Rockhopper Expert, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x S | Specialized Rockhopper Expert XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 375mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 559mm | −55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68° | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 | 1067mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 679 | 658mm | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 370 | 310mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 475mm | −31 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Expert minus the Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-3x, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 20-3xSpecialized 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 20-3x20-3x | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO | RockShox Judy |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano HB-RM35, Shimano FH-RM35 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Specialized hookless |
| Brake | Power DS100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Merida CC | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Merida EC | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | e*thirteen SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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