2021 Merida eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ vs 2022 Merida eBIG.NINE
The Merida eBIG.NINE size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eBIG.NINE
Compared with the Merida eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ in M, the Merida eBIG.NINE in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ, MMerida eBIG.NINE, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ M | Merida eBIG.NINE S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 411 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 636 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 588 | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465 | 465 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1165 | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 62.5 | 62.5 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 653 | 719 | +66 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 380 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 527 | 527 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 115 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.NINE minus the Merida eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ, 2022 Merida eBIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.TOUR 700 EQMerida eBIG.NINE
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.TOUR 700 EQ700 EQ | Merida eBIG.NINE400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE III | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour RAIDON34 LOR | SR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 12 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ 12 | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Chain | CN-M6100 | KMC E10S |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | VPE-537 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP8 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 630Wh | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Kenda Booster | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT eTR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida Expert eTRII |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
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