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2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

The XS is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp 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 Rockhopper Comp

Compared with the Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−18 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−19 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−16 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D (S) and 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (XS), 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 Rockhopper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1083

Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D, SSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.SEVEN 80-D SSpecialized Rockhopper Comp XSDifference
Reach394375mm−19 mm
Stack577559mm−18 mm
Head tube angle6968°−1.0°
Seat tube angle7373.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube570not listed
Chainstay length435440mm+5 mm
Wheelbase10831067mm−16 mm
BB drop30not listed
Standover701658mm−43 mm
Seat tube length380310mm−70 mm
Fork length487475mm−12 mm
Head tube length11595mm−20 mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-D, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.SEVEN 80-DSpecialized Rockhopper Comp

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 Rockhopper Comp
FrameMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEED Nnot listed
ForkSR Suntour XCR32 RL-Rnot listed
ShifterShimano Deorenot listed
DerailleurShimano Deore, Shimano XT Shadownot listed
CassetteShimano HG50not listed
ChainKMC X10-1not listed
Bottom bracketShimano BB52 BSAnot listed
TireMerida K1080not listed
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida CCnot listed
BrakeShimano MT200not listed
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida CCnot listed
StemMerida CCnot listed
GripsMerida ECnot listed
HeadsetFSA NO.10P Neck15not listed
SeatpostMerida CCnot listed

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