2019 Specialized Epic Expert EVO vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The L is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your L Specialized Epic Expert EVO. 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 Expert EVO in L, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −34 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert EVO, LMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert EVO L | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446mm | 425 | −21 mm |
| Stack | 619mm | 605 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 73 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 626mm | 610 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159mm | 1125 | −34 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 30 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 782mm | 787 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 480 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | 487 | −39 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 145 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Specialized Epic Expert EVO. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Expert EVO, 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert EVOMerida 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 Expert EVOExpert EVO | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Merida K1080 |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Merida CC |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EC |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Merida CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
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