2019 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The XL is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your XL Salsa Timberjack 27.5+. 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.TRAIL
Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ in XL, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in XL places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ XL | Merida BIG.TRAIL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 465 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 665 | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.6 | 67.5 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 73.5 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 671 | 662 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 55 | 60 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 813 | 763 | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533.4 | 540 | +7 mm |
| Fork length | 509 | 541 | +32 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 135 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 427.5 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1194 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+. Full charts: 2019 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Timberjack 27.5+Merida BIG.TRAIL
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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