2025 Merida eBIG.NINE 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 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, MMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.NINE 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. Full charts: 2025 Merida eBIG.NINE, 2026 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.NINEMerida 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.NINE400 | 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 U4000 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | VPE-537 |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano EN806 630 Wh | Shimano EN806 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Kenda Booster |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK II |
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