2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL vs 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+
The L is the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ size closest to your M 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 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+
Compared with the Merida BIG.TRAIL in M, the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida BIG.TRAIL, MSpecialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.TRAIL M | Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 440mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 647 | 634mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 616 | 634mm | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 427.5 | 430mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1146 | 1164mm | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 51mm | −9 mm |
| Standover | 699 | 796mm | +97 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 470mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 531mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 312mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ minus the Merida BIG.TRAIL. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL, 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.TRAILSpecialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+
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 | Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+Comp Carbon 27.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMX8 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TP | Specialized Stout |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM Level T, SRAM Level |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Stout |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | Merida M2333 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Trans-X Dropper |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Henge Comp |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized TransX Dropper |
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