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2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x vs 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

The M is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your S Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x. 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. 60-3x in S, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x (S) and 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D is the colored outline on top.J 1050

Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x, SMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida MATTS 7. 60-3x SMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D MDifference
Reach380389+9 mm
Stack607609+2 mm
Head tube angle69.570.5+1.0°
Seat tube angle74.573−1.5°
Effective top tube546575+29 mm
Chainstay length430430±0 mm
Wheelbase10501057+7 mm
BB drop6553−12 mm
Standover612731+119 mm
Seat tube length381432+51 mm
Fork length493490−3 mm
Head tube length100115+15 mm

Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x. Full charts: 2021 Merida MATTS 7. 60-3x, 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.

Where each sits in its class

Merida MATTS 7. 60-3xMerida 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. 60-3x7. 60-3xMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D
FrameMerida MATTS 7. SPEED IIMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEED
ForkRockShox Judy TKSR Suntour XCM-HLO
ShifterShimano ST-EF505Shimano ST-EF505
DerailleurShimano Altus M2000, Shimano Acera M370Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360
CassetteShimano CS-HG200SunRace CSM668
ChainKMC M99KMC M700
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN100FSA TH-7420ST-W
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMerida K1080Merida K1080
HubShimano TX505Shimano TX505
RimMerida CCMerida CC
BrakeShimano ST-EF505Shimano ST-EF505
RotorShimano SM-RT10Shimano SM-RT10
HandlebarMerida CCMerida CC
StemMerida CCMerida CC
GripsMerida ECMerida EC
HeadsetFSA NO.10P Neck15FSA NO.10P Neck15
SeatpostMerida CCMerida CC

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