2020 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 300 SE vs 2019 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500
The Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500
Compared with the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 300 SE in S, the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 in XS places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +17 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eBIG.SEVEN 300 SE, SMerida eBIG.SEVEN 500, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.SEVEN 300 SE S | Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 401 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 579 | 569 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 570 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 455 | +17 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104 | 1120 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 27 | 27 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 710 | 673 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 330 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 487 | 487 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 minus the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 300 SE. Full charts: 2020 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 300 SE, 2019 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.SEVEN 300 SEMerida eBIG.SEVEN 500
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.SEVEN 300 SEeBIG.SEVEN 300 SE | Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500eBIG.SEVEN 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.SEVEN LITE | Merida eBIG.SEVEN LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM32 LOR | SR Suntour Raidon 32 LO-R |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | CNHG54 | KMC e10 Sport EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E8000 | Shimano E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent Race | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | Merida 2341 Neck | Merida 2341 Neck |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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