2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-MD 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 20-MD in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 31 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +31 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-MD, SSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-MD S | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 425 | +31 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 616 | +39 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 | 1124 | +41 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| Standover | 701 | 754mm | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 400mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 487 | 515mm | +28 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 95mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-MD. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-MD, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-MDSpecialized 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 20-MD20-MD | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M700 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Promax MTD-3.0 disc | 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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