2024 Merida eBIG.NINE EQ vs 2026 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 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 EQ, MMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE 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 EQ. Full charts: 2024 Merida eBIG.NINE EQ, 2026 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.NINE 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 EQ400 EQ | Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE III | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS | SR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano CUES U6000 10 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-EN600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | VPE-537 |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano EN806 630 Wh | Shimano EN806 |
| Tire | Kenda Booster | Kenda Booster |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | not listed |
| 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 II |
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