2024 Merida BIG.SEVEN 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 in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in S - 29 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.SEVEN, SSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, S - 29Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN S | Specialized Rockhopper Comp S - 29 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 415mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 589mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 68° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1118mm | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| Standover | 689 | 735mm | +46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 400mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 487 | 495mm | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 105mm | −10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN. Full charts: 2024 Merida BIG.SEVEN, 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVENSpecialized 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.SEVEN100 | Specialized Rockhopper CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN TFS IV | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR LOR | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SunRace 11-46t |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U4000 | Specialized Stout |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak Sport |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Specialized hookless |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | Merida M2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC-20 front, Formula DC-22 rear |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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