2025 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2024 Merida MATTS
The L is the Merida MATTS size closest to your M Merida BIG.NINE. 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 in M, the Merida MATTS in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 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, MMerida MATTS, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE M | Merida MATTS L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 399 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 628 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 571 | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090 | 1071 | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 727 | 694 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 493 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida MATTS minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE, 2024 Merida MATTS.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINEMerida 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.NINE100 | Merida MATTS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS IV | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED-D |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 LOR | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 | Shimano FD-TY600, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | KMC Z8.1 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano TY301 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | Shimano BB-UN101 68-123 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Merida K1080 |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro M275 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida CC |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida CC |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Merida EC |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida CC |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
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