2024 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION vs 2024 Merida MATTS
The L is the Merida MATTS size closest to your XXL Merida BIG.NINE XT-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 MATTS
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION in XXL, the Merida MATTS in L places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and 46 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 81 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −46 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −81 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION, XXLMerida MATTS, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION XXL | Merida MATTS L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 399 | −46 mm |
| Stack | 670 | 628 | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 650 | 571 | −79 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1152 | 1071 | −81 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 843 | 694 | −149 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 470 | −90 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 493 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 120 | −40 mm |
Differences are the Merida MATTS minus the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2024 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION, 2024 Merida MATTS.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITIONMerida MATTS
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 XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Merida MATTS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS IV | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED-D |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | Shimano FD-TY600, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC Z8.1 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | Shimano TY301 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | Shimano BB-UN101 68-123 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Merida K1080 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | Tektro M275 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | 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 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
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