2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x vs 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x
The Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x
Compared with the Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x in S, the Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x in XL places the top of the head tube 49 mm higher and 49 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 81 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +49 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +49 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +81 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x, SMerida BIG.NINE 20-2x, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x S | Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 429 | +49 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 656 | +49 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 630 | +84 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 | 1131 | +81 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 60 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 612 | 800 | +188 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | 510 | +129 mm |
| Fork length | 493 | 506 | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 145 | +45 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x minus the Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x. Full charts: 2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x, 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MATTS 7. 60-3xMerida BIG.NINE 20-2x
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. 60-3x7. 60-3x | Merida BIG.NINE 20-2x20-2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED II | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III |
| Fork | RockShox Judy TK | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000, Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano FD-M315-TS, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SunRace M84 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN100 | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Power DS100 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Stem | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida EC |
| Headset | FSA NO.10P Neck15 | Merida M2345 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-M315-2 |
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