2022 Merida MATTS 7. vs 2024 Merida BIG.NINE
The Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE
Compared with the Merida MATTS 7. in S, the Merida BIG.NINE in XXL places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 65 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 102 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +65 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +102 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida MATTS 7., SMerida BIG.NINE, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MATTS 7. S | Merida BIG.NINE XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 445 | +65 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 670 | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 650 | +104 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 | 1152 | +102 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 60 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 612 | 843 | +231 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | 560 | +179 mm |
| Fork length | 493 | 506 | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 160 | +60 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Merida MATTS 7.. Full charts: 2022 Merida MATTS 7., 2024 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MATTS 7.Merida BIG.NINE
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.NINE100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED-D | Merida BIG.NINE TFS IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO | SR Suntour XCR LOR |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Power DS100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | FSA NO.10P 15 | Merida M2345 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U4000 |
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