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2022 Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x vs 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

The Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your S is the S - 27.5. Compare the S - 27.5 instead

What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Comp

Compared with the Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M - 29 places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 31 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+39 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+31 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+50 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x (S) and 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (M - 29), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1078

Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x, SSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, M - 29Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x SSpecialized Rockhopper Comp M - 29Difference
Reach394425mm+31 mm
Stack577616mm+39 mm
Head tube angle6968.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle7373.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube570not listed
Chainstay length430440mm+10 mm
Wheelbase10781128mm+50 mm
BB drop30not listed
Standover689754mm+65 mm
Seat tube length380400mm+20 mm
Fork length487515mm+28 mm
Head tube length11595mm−20 mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2x, 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.SEVEN 60-2xSpecialized 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 60-2x60-2xSpecialized Rockhopper CompComp
FrameMerida BIG.SEVEN TFS IIISpecialized A1 premium butted
ForkRockShox Judy TKRockShox Judy
DerailleurShimano FD-M2020-TS [2S], Shimano Acera M370Shimano Deore
CassetteShimano CS-HG200SunRace 11-46t
ChainKMC M99KMC X10
CranksetShimano MT101-2Specialized Stout
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN100not listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMerida K1080Specialized Fast Trak Sport
HubShimano TX505Formula DC-20 front, Formula DC-22 rear
RimMerida CCSpecialized hookless
BrakePower DS100Shimano MT200
RotorShimano SM-RT10Shimano MT200
HandlebarMerida CCSpecialized alloy
StemMerida CCSpecialized Stout
GripsMerida ECSpecialized Trail
HeadsetMerida M2345not listed
SeatpostMerida CCnot listed
Shifternot listedShimano Deore
Wheelsetnot listedFormula DC
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge Sport

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