2021 Merida Big Trail vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70
The L is the Rocky Mountain Element C70 size closest to your XL 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 Rocky Mountain Element C70
Compared with the Merida Big Trail in XL, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in L places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −35 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida Big Trail, XLRocky Mountain Element C70, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Big Trail XL | Rocky Mountain Element C70 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 483 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 659 | 624 | −35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 65 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1220 | 1231 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 66.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 728 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 450 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 550 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Merida Big Trail. Full charts: 2021 Merida Big Trail, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Big TrailRocky Mountain Element C70
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 Trail200 | Rocky Mountain Element C70C70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS | Rocky Mountain Element |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM32 DS | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow+ | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano XT |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano MT400 | WTB ST Light i27 |
| Tire | Kenda Regolith | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano RT-66 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Rocky Mountain AM |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Rocky Mountain 35 XC |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Race Face Turbine R |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | WTB Volt Race |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT |
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