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2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D vs 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO

The S is the Specialized Epic Comp EVO size closest to your S Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-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 Specialized Epic Comp EVO

Compared with the Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D in S, the Specialized Epic Comp EVO in S places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+20 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D (S) and 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic Comp EVO is the colored outline on top.J 1083

Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D, SSpecialized Epic Comp EVO, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.SEVEN 80-D SSpecialized Epic Comp EVO SDifference
Reach394398mm+4 mm
Stack577595mm+18 mm
Head tube angle6968.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle7373.8°+0.8°
Effective top tube570not listed
Chainstay length435438mm+3 mm
Wheelbase10831103mm+20 mm
BB drop3032mm+2 mm
Standover701772mm+71 mm
Seat tube length380400mm+20 mm
Fork length487526mm+39 mm
Head tube length11595mm−20 mm
BB heightnot listed340mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Comp EVO minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D, 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-DSpecialized Epic Comp EVO

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida BIG.SEVEN 80-D80-DSpecialized Epic Comp EVOComp EVO
FrameMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEED Nnot listed
ForkSR Suntour XCR32 RL-RRockShox Reba RL 29
ShifterShimano DeoreSRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurShimano Deore, Shimano XT ShadowSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteShimano HG50SRAM NX Eagle
ChainKMC X10-1SRAM SX Eagle
Bottom bracketShimano BB52 BSASRAM DUB
TireMerida K1080Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida CCnot listed
BrakeShimano MT200SRAM TL
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida CCSpecialized Mini Rise
StemMerida CCnot listed
GripsMerida ECnot listed
HeadsetFSA NO.10P Neck15not listed
SeatpostMerida CCX-Fusion Manic
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Brain shock
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Stylo
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized PROVIDED BY
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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