2021 Merida MATTS 7. vs 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
Compared with the Merida MATTS 7. in S, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in XS places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida MATTS 7., SMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MATTS 7. S | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 374 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 593 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 550 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 | 1042 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 53 | −12 mm |
| Standover | 612 | 650 | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | 343 | −38 mm |
| Fork length | 493 | 490 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Merida MATTS 7.. Full charts: 2021 Merida MATTS 7., 2019 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MATTS 7.Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
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. 20 | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED II | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | KMC M700 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| 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 | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida CC |
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