2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL vs 2020 Salsa Timberjack 29
The M is the Salsa Timberjack 29 size closest to your S Merida BIG.TRAIL. 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 Salsa Timberjack 29
Compared with the Merida BIG.TRAIL in S, the Salsa Timberjack 29 in M places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.TRAIL is drawn. The Salsa Timberjack 29 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.TRAIL S | Salsa Timberjack 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405 | 426 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 637 | 611 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.6 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.2 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 594 | 611 | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 427.5 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1123 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 60 | 57 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 662 | 760 | +98 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 431.8 | +42 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 509 | −32 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 110 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 29 minus the Merida BIG.TRAIL. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL, 2020 Salsa Timberjack 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.TRAILSalsa Timberjack 29
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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.TRAIL400 | Salsa Timberjack 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow+ | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMX8 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TP | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2333 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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