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2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE vs 2025 Cube Reaction C:62

The M is the Cube Reaction C:62 size closest to your L Merida BIG.SEVEN SE. 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 Cube Reaction C:62

Compared with the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE in L, the Cube Reaction C:62 in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+26 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+41 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE (L) and 2025 Cube Reaction C:62 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida BIG.SEVEN SE is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cube Reaction C:62 is the colored outline on top.J 1068

Merida BIG.SEVEN SE, LCube Reaction C:62, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.SEVEN SE LCube Reaction C:62 MDifference
Reach396422+26 mm
Stack619621+2 mm
Head tube angle70.568.5−2.0°
Seat tube angle7374+1.0°
Effective top tube585598+13 mm
Chainstay length430426−4 mm
Wheelbase10681109+41 mm
BB drop53not listed
Standover764not listed
Seat tube length470not listed
Fork length490not listed
Head tube length125not listed

Differences are the Cube Reaction C:62 minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE, 2025 Cube Reaction C:62.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.SEVEN SECube Reaction C:62

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 SE15 SECube Reaction C:62C:62 SLX
FrameMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEEDCube Reaction C:62
ForkSR Suntour XCT30Fox 32 Float SC Performance
DerailleurShimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310SRAM GX Eagle AXS
CassetteSunRace CSM55.8SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainSunRace CNM84SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CranksetShimano TY301SRAM X0 Eagle DUB
Bottom bracketFSA TH 7420STSRAM DUB Wide
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMerida K1080Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida CCnot listed
BrakeShimano MT200Magura MT8 Pro
RotorShimano SM-RT10Magura MT8 Pro
HandlebarMerida CCNewmen Advanced 318.10
StemMerida CCNewmen Evolution 318.4
GripsMerida ECAcid React Pro
HeadsetFSA NO.10P Neck15Acros AZF-675
SeatpostMerida CCNewmen Advanced Custom Carbon
Shifternot listedSRAM Pod Controller Ultimate
Chainringnot listedSRAM X0 Eagle DUB
Wheelsetnot listedNewmen Beskar 30 Base
Saddlenot listedAcid Nuance Pro

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