2022 Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ vs 2024 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 XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 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, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ M | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 462 | +35 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 659 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 645 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465 | 465 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1225 | +42 mm |
| BB drop | 62.5 | 62.5 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 750 | 677 | −73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 530 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 527 | 527 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 140 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ minus the Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eBIG.NINE 700 EQ, 2024 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 IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour RAIDON34 LOR | SR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ 12 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e12T EPT | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano FC-EN600 |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | VPE-537 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano EN806 |
| Tire | Kenda Booster | Kenda Booster |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC II |
| 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 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT30 |
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