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2020 Merida MATTS 7. vs 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

The L is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your M Merida MATTS 7.. 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 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

Compared with the Merida MATTS 7. in M, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−9 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Merida MATTS 7. (M) and 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida MATTS 7. is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D is the colored outline on top.J 1072

Merida MATTS 7., MMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida MATTS 7. MMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D LDifference
Reach405396−9 mm
Stack612619+7 mm
Head tube angle7070.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.573−1.5°
Effective top tube575585+10 mm
Chainstay length430430±0 mm
Wheelbase10721068−4 mm
BB drop6353−10 mm
Seat tube length432470+38 mm
Fork length493490−3 mm
Head tube length105125+20 mm
Standovernot listed764

Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Merida MATTS 7.. Full charts: 2020 Merida MATTS 7., 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.

Where each sits in its class

Merida MATTS 7.Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida MATTS 7.7. 100Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D
FrameMerida MATTS 7. TFSMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEED
ForkSR Suntour XCM-HLOSR Suntour XCM-HLO
ShifterShimano AltusShimano ST-EF505
DerailleurShimano Acera M3000, Shimano AlivioShimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360
CassetteShimano HG200SunRace CSM668
ChainKMC M99KMC M700
Bottom bracketShimano UN100 BSAFSA TH-7420ST-W
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMaxxis IkonMerida K1080
HubShimano TX505Shimano TX505
RimMerida COMP CCMerida CC
BrakeShimano MT200Shimano ST-EF505
RotorShimano SM-RT10Shimano SM-RT10
HandlebarMerida COMP CCMerida CC
StemMerida COMP CCMerida CC
GripsMerida COMP ECMerida EC
HeadsetMerida M44PSE neckFSA NO.10P Neck15
SeatpostMerida COMP CCMerida CC
SaddleMerida COMP CCnot listed

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