2020 Merida MATTS 7. vs 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
The S is the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon size closest to your S 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 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
Compared with the Merida MATTS 7. in S, the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida MATTS 7., SSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MATTS 7. S | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 395mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 599mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.8° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 568mm | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 | 1073mm | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 63 | 61mm | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | 400mm | +19 mm |
| Fork length | 493 | 496mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 760mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon minus the Merida MATTS 7.. Full charts: 2020 Merida MATTS 7., 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MATTS 7.Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
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 MATTS 7.7. 100 | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MATTS 7. TFS | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X-11 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN100 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Roval Control 29 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM Level TL |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | Merida M44PSE neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Myth Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
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