2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 vs 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA
The Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA
Compared with the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 in M, the Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 40 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +40 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +47 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.TRAIL 500, MMerida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 M | Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 465 | +40 mm |
| Stack | 647 | 665 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | 649 | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434.5 | 434.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154 | 1201 | +47 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 60 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 682 | 736 | +54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 540 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 541 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 135 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA minus the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500. Full charts: 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500, 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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.TRAIL 500eBIG.TRAIL 500 | Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDAeBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.TRAIL LITE | Merida eBIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon 34 | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | SRAM NX 1230 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC e10 Sport EPT | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | Shimano E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E8000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Merida EXPERT eTR |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTR | Merida Expert eTR |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | FSA NO.55EP neck | FSA NO.55EP neck |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum E- Fire 500 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
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