2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D vs 2021 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION
The M is the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION size closest to your L Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D. 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 BIG.NINE XT-EDITION
Compared with the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in L, the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, LMerida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D L | Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396 | 398 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 628 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 590 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 | 1090 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | 60 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 727 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 430 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 490 | 506 | +16 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, 2021 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-DMerida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION
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.SEVEN 20-D20-D | Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | Manitou Markhor Comp |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X12 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | Shimano BB52 BSA |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | FSA NO.10P Neck15 | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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