2022 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ vs 2024 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 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 EQ, MMerida eBIG.NINE, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.TOUR 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 EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ, 2024 Merida eBIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.TOUR 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 EQ400 EQ | Merida eBIG.NINE400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.TOUR LITE III | Merida eBIG.NINE LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS | SR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano FC-EN600 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | VPE-537 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano EN806 630 Wh |
| Tire | Kenda Booster | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida Expert TR II |
| 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 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT30 |
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