2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN XT2 vs 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.SEVEN XT2 is drawn. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN XT2 S | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | not listed | |
| Stack | 601 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.7 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.7 | +1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 562 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 432 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 37 | not listed | |
| Standover | 695 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 365 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 515 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed |
Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN XT2. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN XT2, 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVEN XT2Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
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.
| Part | Merida BIG.SEVEN XT2XT2 | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN TFS | Pivot Mach 4 SL |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano XT Centerlock |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | WTB Volt |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Æffect R |
| Chainring | not listed | Race Face RIDE |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1700 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
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