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2021 Merida MATTS 6. 10-V vs 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

The XS is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your S Merida MATTS 6. 10-V. 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 6. 10-V in S, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Merida MATTS 6. 10-V (S) and 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida MATTS 6. 10-V is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D is the colored outline on top.J 1038

Merida MATTS 6. 10-V, SMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida MATTS 6. 10-V SMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D XSDifference
Reach371374+3 mm
Stack604593−11 mm
Head tube angle69.570+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.573.5±0.0°
Effective top tube550550±0 mm
Chainstay length425430+5 mm
Wheelbase10381042+4 mm
BB drop5553−2 mm
Standover621650+29 mm
Seat tube length381343−38 mm
Fork length475490+15 mm
Head tube length125100−25 mm

Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Merida MATTS 6. 10-V. Full charts: 2021 Merida MATTS 6. 10-V, 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.

Where each sits in its class

Merida MATTS 6. 10-VMerida 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 6. 10-V6. 10-VMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D
FrameMerida MATTS 6. SPEEDMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEED
ForkSR Suntour XCESR Suntour XCM-HLO
ShifterShimano ST-EF500Shimano ST-EF505
DerailleurShimano FD-TY300, Shimano Acera M310Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360
CassetteShimano MF-TZ500SunRace CSM668
ChainKMC NS8KMC M700
Bottom bracketFSA TH-7420ST-WFSA TH-7420ST-W
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMerida K1047Merida K1080
RimMerida CCMerida CC
BrakePromax MTV-117AShimano ST-EF505
HandlebarMerida CCMerida CC
StemMerida CCMerida CC
GripsMerida ECMerida EC
HeadsetFSA NO.10P Neck15FSA NO.10P Neck15
SeatpostMerida CCMerida CC
Hubnot listedShimano TX505
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10

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