2022 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
The Specialized Rockhopper Expert size closest to your L is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Expert
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION L | Specialized Rockhopper Expert M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | not listed | |
| Stack | 642 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 610 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1128mm | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 763 | 754mm | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 400mm | −70 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 515mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 95mm | −35 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Expert minus the Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITIONSpecialized 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 SLX-EDITIONSLX-EDITION | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Specialized hookless |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | e*thirteen SL |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano HB-RM35, Shimano FH-RM35 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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