2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 40-D vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your S is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Comp
Compared with the Merida BIG.SEVEN 40-D in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 71 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 95 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +71 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +95 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.SEVEN 40-D, SSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN 40-D S | Specialized Rockhopper Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 465 | +71 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 640 | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 68.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1083 | 1178 | +95 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| Standover | 701 | 820mm | +119 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 500mm | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 487 | 515mm | +28 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120mm | +5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 40-D, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVEN 40-DSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
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 40-D40-D | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000, Shimano Acera M370 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA NO.10P Neck15 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
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