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2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x vs 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x

The M is the Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x size closest to your L Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x. 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.NINE 20-2x

Compared with the Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x in L, the Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+19 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x (L) and 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x is the colored outline on top.J 1071

Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x, LMerida BIG.NINE 20-2x, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida MATTS 7. 60-2x LMerida BIG.NINE 20-2x MDifference
Reach399398−1 mm
Stack628628±0 mm
Head tube angle7070±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.573−1.5°
Effective top tube571590+19 mm
Chainstay length430440+10 mm
Wheelbase10711090+19 mm
BB drop6560−5 mm
Standover694727+33 mm
Seat tube length470430−40 mm
Fork length493506+13 mm
Head tube length120115−5 mm

Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x minus the Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x. Full charts: 2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x, 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x.

Where each sits in its class

Merida MATTS 7. 60-2xMerida BIG.NINE 20-2x

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. 60-2x7. 60-2xMerida BIG.NINE 20-2x20-2x
FrameMerida MATTS 7. SPEED IIMerida BIG.NINE TFS III
ForkRockShox Judy TKSR Suntour XCT30 HLO
DerailleurShimano FD-M2020-TS [2S], Shimano Acera M370Shimano FD-M315-TS, Shimano Acera M360
CassetteShimano CS-HG200SunRace CSM668
ChainKMC M99SunRace M84
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN100FSA TH-7420ST-W
PedalsVPE-891VPE-891
TireMerida K1080Merida K1080
HubShimano TX505Shimano TX505
RimMerida CCMerida CC
BrakeShimano ST-EF505Power DS100
RotorShimano SM-RT10Shimano SM-RT10
HandlebarMerida CCMerida CC
StemMerida CCMerida CC
GripsMerida ECMerida EC
HeadsetFSA NO.10P Neck15Merida M2345
SeatpostMerida CCMerida CC
Cranksetnot listedShimano FC-M315-2

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