2019 Merida eBIG.NINE LIMITED vs 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ
The Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ
Compared with the Merida eBIG.NINE LIMITED in L, the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ in M places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eBIG.NINE LIMITED, LMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE LIMITED L | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 417 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 643 | 624 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 590 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 458 | 465 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1143 | 1160 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62.5 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 777 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 430 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 511 | 506 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ minus the Merida eBIG.NINE LIMITED. Full charts: 2019 Merida eBIG.NINE LIMITED, 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.NINE LIMITEDMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 eBIG.NINE LIMITEDLIMITED | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE II |
| Fork | Manitou Machete Comp | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC e11 Sport EPT | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8035 |
| Tire | Maxxis Forekaster | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2341 Neck | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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