2021 Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ vs 2022 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 700 EQ in M, the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ, MMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ M | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 445 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 650 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 625 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465 | 465 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1204 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 62.5 | 62.5 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 750 | 665 | −85 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 480 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 527 | 527 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ minus the Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ, 2022 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.NINE 700 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 700 EQ700 EQ | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE III | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour RAIDON34 LOR | SR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 12 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ 12 | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Chain | CN-M6100 | KMC E10S |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | VPE-537 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP8 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 630Wh | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Kenda Booster | Kenda Booster |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | 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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