2022 Merida eBIG.NINE LTD 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 LTD in L, the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ in S places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eBIG.NINE LTD, LMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE LTD L | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 404.5 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 643 | 614.5 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 575 | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 458 | 465 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1143 | 1143 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62.5 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 777 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 380 | −100 mm |
| Fork length | 511 | 506 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 110 | −15 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
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 LTDLTD | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM32 DS | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3100 | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8016 | Shimano E8035 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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