2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL vs 2018 Trek Stache
The ML is the Trek Stache 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 Trek Stache
Compared with the Merida BIG.TRAIL in M, the Trek Stache in ML places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.TRAIL, MTrek Stache, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.TRAIL M | Trek Stache ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 431 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 647 | 644 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.8° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 616 | 629 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 427.5 | 420 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1146 | 1135 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 699 | 768 | +69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 100 | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 322 |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Merida BIG.TRAIL. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL, 2018 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.TRAILTrek Stache
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 | Trek Stache5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 | Manitou Machete 32 Comp |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow+ | Shimano Deore M6000 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMX8 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X10 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Bontrager Chupacabra |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Formula DC-511, Bontrager Boost148 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TP | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro M285 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2333 Neck | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Trek dropper post |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore M6000 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gamma Pro |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC511 |
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