2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE vs 2024 Merida MATTS
The L is the Merida MATTS size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE SE. 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 SE in L, the Merida MATTS in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE SE, LMerida MATTS, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE SE L | Merida MATTS L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 399 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 635 | 628 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 571 | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 430 | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1071 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 694 | −95 mm |
| Seat tube length | 486 | 470 | −16 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 493 | −13 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 120 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida MATTS minus the Merida BIG.NINE SE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE, 2024 Merida MATTS.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE SEMerida 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 SE15 SE | Merida MATTS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED-D |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano RD-M310-8 | Shimano FD-TY600, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM55.8 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC Z8.1 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Shimano TY301 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | Shimano BB-UN101 68-123 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Tektro M275 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Stem | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida EC |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano ST-EF505 |
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