2020 Merida eBIG.NINE EQ vs 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ
The Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ
Compared with the Merida eBIG.NINE EQ in M, the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eBIG.NINE EQ, MMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE EQ M | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 404.5 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 614.5 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 575 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465 | 465 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160 | 1143 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 62.5 | 62.5 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 380 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 506 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 110 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ minus the Merida eBIG.NINE EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eBIG.NINE EQ, 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.NINE EQMerida 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 EQ400 EQ | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE II | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | CNHG54 | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E8000 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Shimano E8035 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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