2022 Merida Big Trail 700 vs 2022 Giant Fathom
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant Fathom
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida Big Trail 700 is drawn. The Giant Fathom numbers we have for size L are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Big Trail 700 L | Giant Fathom L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 470 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 650 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 622 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 725 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 550 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Fathom minus the Merida Big Trail 700. Full charts: 2022 Merida Big Trail 700, 2022 Giant Fathom.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Big Trail 700Giant Fathom
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 Trail 700700 | Giant Fathom1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS | Giant ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | Giant Crest 34 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM SX Eagle Powerspline |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | Shimano MT420/MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TR | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TR | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 30t |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant AM 27.5 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Romero |
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