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2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA vs 2017 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie

The XL is the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie size closest to your L Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie

Compared with the Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA in L, the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie in XL places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+13 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+36 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+16 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA (L) and 2017 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie is the colored outline on top.J 1177

Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA, LSpecialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA LSpecialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie XLDifference
Reach445458mm+13 mm
Stack656644mm−12 mm
Head tube angle67.567°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74.573°−1.5°
Effective top tube627655mm+28 mm
Chainstay length434.5450mm+16 mm
Wheelbase11771213mm+36 mm
BB drop6055mm−5 mm
Standover705838mm+133 mm
Seat tube length490505mm+15 mm
Fork length541530mm−11 mm
Head tube length125130mm+5 mm
BB heightnot listed308mm

Differences are the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie minus the Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA. Full charts: 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDA, 2017 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDASpecialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida eBIG.TRAIL M#RIDAeBIG.TRAIL M#RIDASpecialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6FattieHardtail Comp 6Fattie
FrameMerida eBIG.TRAIL LITEnot listed
ForkRockShox Revelation RCRockShox Reba RL
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleSRAM GX
CassetteSRAM NX 1230 Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM NX EagleSRAM PC1031
CranksetShimano E8000not listed
MotorShimano E8000not listed
BatteryShimano E8010Specialized Levo
WheelsetFulcrum E- Fire 500not listed
TireMaxxis RekonSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
BrakeSRAM Code RSRAM DB5
RotorSRAM CenterLinenot listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT eTRnot listed
StemMerida Expert eTRnot listed
GripsMerida EXPERT ECSpecialized Sip Grip
HeadsetFSA NO.55EP necknot listed
SeatpostMerida EXPERT TRTranzX Dropper
SaddleMerida EXPERT CCSpecialized Henge Sport
Shifternot listedSRAM GX
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse
Dropper postnot listedTranzX Dropper

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