2018 Specialized Epic Women's Comp Alloy vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The S is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your XS Specialized Epic Women's Comp Alloy. 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.SEVEN 20-D
Compared with the Specialized Epic Women's Comp Alloy in XS, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Women's Comp Alloy, XSMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's Comp Alloy XS | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388mm | 394 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 588mm | 577 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 69 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.75° | 73 | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 570 | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438.7mm | 435 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1075mm | 1083 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | 30 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 332.6mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 765mm | 701 | −64 mm |
| Seat tube length | 385mm | 380 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 487 | −19 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 115 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Specialized Epic Women's Comp Alloy. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Comp Alloy, 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women's Comp AlloyMerida 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 | Specialized Epic Women's Comp AlloyWomen's Comp Alloy | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Merida K1080 |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | Merida CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida CC |
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