2024 Merida MATTS vs 2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE
The Merida BIG.NINE SE size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE SE
Compared with the Merida MATTS in S, the Merida BIG.NINE SE in M places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +20 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida MATTS, SMerida BIG.NINE SE, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MATTS S | Merida BIG.NINE SE M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 387 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 623 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 579 | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 450 | +20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 | 1092 | +42 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 60 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 612 | 755 | +143 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | 448 | +67 mm |
| Fork length | 493 | 506 | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE SE minus the Merida MATTS. Full charts: 2024 Merida MATTS, 2025 Merida BIG.NINE SE.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MATTSMerida BIG.NINE SE
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 MATTS20 | Merida BIG.NINE SE15 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MATTS 7. SPEED-D | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO | SR Suntour XCT30 |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY600, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano RD-M310-8 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | SunRace CSM55.8 |
| Chain | KMC Z8.1 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Shimano TY301 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN101 68-123 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | Tektro HD-M275 |
| 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.10 |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida CC |
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