2019 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 800 vs 2019 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ
The Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ
Compared with the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 800 in S, the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ 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 800, SMerida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.SEVEN 800 S | Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ 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 EQ minus the Merida eBIG.SEVEN 800. Full charts: 2019 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 800, 2019 Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.SEVEN 800Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 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.SEVEN 800eBIG.SEVEN 800 | Merida eBIG.SEVEN 500 EQeBIG.SEVEN 500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.SEVEN LITE | Merida eBIG.SEVEN LITE |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | SR Suntour Raidon 32 LO-R |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC e11 Sport EPT | KMC e10 Sport EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | Shimano E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E8000 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Maxxis Forekaster | Continental Double Fighter III |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2341 Neck | Merida 2341 Neck |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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