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2022 Merida eBIG.NINE LTD vs 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ

The L is the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ size closest to your L Merida eBIG.NINE LTD. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ

Compared with the Merida eBIG.NINE LTD in L, the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−10 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+38 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Merida eBIG.NINE LTD (L) and 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida eBIG.NINE LTD is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ is the colored outline on top.J 1143

Merida eBIG.NINE LTD, LMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida eBIG.NINE LTD LMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ LDifference
Reach420434.5+15 mm
Stack643633−10 mm
Head tube angle69.568−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.574.5+1.0°
Effective top tube610610±0 mm
Chainstay length458465+7 mm
Wheelbase11431181+38 mm
BB drop6562.5−3 mm
Standover777not listed
Seat tube length480480±0 mm
Fork length511506−5 mm
Head tube length125130+5 mm

Differences are the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ minus the Merida eBIG.NINE LTD. Full charts: 2022 Merida eBIG.NINE LTD, 2020 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eBIG.NINE LTDMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida eBIG.NINE LTDLTDMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ
FrameMerida eBIG.NINE LITEMerida eBIG.TOUR LITE II
ForkSR Suntour XCM32 DSSR Suntour XCR34 LOR
ShifterShimano AlivioShimano Deore
DerailleurShimano Acera M3100Shimano Deore Shadow+
CassetteShimano HG200Shimano HG500
ChainKMC e9SCNHG54
CranksetShimano EM600Shimano FC-E8000
PedalsVPE-537not listed
MotorShimano EP8Shimano E-7000
BatteryShimano E8016Shimano E8035
TireMaxxis IkonMaxxis Ikon
RimMerida COMP CCMerida COMP CC
BrakeTektro M275Shimano MT200
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT CCMerida EXPERT CC
StemMerida EXPERT CCMerida EXPERT CT
GripsMerida EXPERT ECMerida EXPERT TK
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Seatpostnot listedMerida EXPERT CC
Saddlenot listedMerida EXPERT TK

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