2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Expert
- 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
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size S-27.5 are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN SE S | Specialized Rockhopper Expert S-27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | not listed | |
| Stack | 598 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 53 | 43 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 686 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 381 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 490 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 310 |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Expert minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVEN SESpecialized Rockhopper Expert
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 SE15 SE | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | RockShox Judy Solo Air |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM55.8 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Stylo Cranks |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Specialized Body Geometry |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Merida CC | 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Grips | Merida EC | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | FSA NO.10P Neck15 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Specialized Alloy |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Stylo |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20/DC-22 |
| Saddle | not listed | Priority Sport |
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