2022 Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x vs 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant XTC Advanced 29
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +36 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x is drawn. The Giant XTC Advanced 29 numbers we have for size S are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x S | Giant XTC Advanced 29 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 416 | +36 mm |
| Stack | 607 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 546 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 612 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 381 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 493 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x. Full charts: 2022 Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x, 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MATTS 7. 60-2xGiant XTC Advanced 29
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.
| Part | Merida MATTS 7. 60-2x7. 60-2x | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED-D | Giant Advanced |
| Fork | RockShox Judy TK | Giant Crest 34 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-M2020-TS [2S], Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano MT101-2 | Praxis Cadet |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN100 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Power DS100 | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Stem | Merida CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA NO.10P 15 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant XCT |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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