2020 Merida eBIG.NINE SE EQ 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 SE EQ 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 SE EQ, LMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE SE EQ 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 SE EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eBIG.NINE SE EQ, 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.NINE SE 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 SE EQ300 SE EQ | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM32 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 E8010 | Shimano E8035 |
| Tire | Continental Double Fighter III | 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 |
| Headset | Merida 2341 Neck | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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