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2021 Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

The XS is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your XS Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x. 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 100-3x in XS, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+11 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x (XS) and 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1056

Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x, XSSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x XSSpecialized Rockhopper Comp XSDifference
Reach378375mm−3 mm
Stack563559mm−4 mm
Head tube angle6968°−1.0°
Seat tube angle7373.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube550not listed
Chainstay length430440mm+10 mm
Wheelbase10561067mm+11 mm
BB drop30not listed
Standover649658mm+9 mm
Seat tube length340310mm−30 mm
Fork length487475mm−12 mm
Head tube length10095mm−5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3x, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-3xSpecialized 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 100-3x100-3xSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
FrameMerida BIG.SEVEN TFS IIInot listed
ForkSR Suntour XCR32 LORnot listed
ShifterShimano Altusnot listed
DerailleurShimano Altus M2000, Shimano Alivio Shadownot listed
CassetteShimano HG200not listed
ChainKMC M99not listed
Bottom bracketFSA TH 7420STnot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMaxxis Ikonnot listed
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida COMP CCnot listed
BrakeTektro M275not listed
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
StemMerida COMP CCnot listed
GripsMerida COMP ECnot listed
HeadsetMerida M2346 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida COMP CCnot listed

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