2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA vs 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500
The Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500
Compared with the Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA in M, the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 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 M#RIDA, MMerida eBIG.TRAIL 500, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA M | Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 445 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 647 | 656 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | 627 | +23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434.5 | 434.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154 | 1177 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 60 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 682 | 705 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 490 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 541 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 125 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 minus the Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA. Full charts: 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA, 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDAMerida eBIG.TRAIL 500
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 M#RIDAeBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA | Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500eBIG.TRAIL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.TRAIL LITE | Merida eBIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC | SR Suntour Raidon 34 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM NX 1230 Eagle | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC e10 Sport EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | Shimano E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E8000 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8010 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum E- Fire 500 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Ikon |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| 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 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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