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2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

The Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

Compared with the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO in M, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−14 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−28 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO (M) and 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D is the colored outline on top.J 1132

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO, MMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO MMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D MDifference
Reach423mm409−14 mm
Stack605mm591−14 mm
Head tube angle68.5°69+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.8°73−0.8°
Chainstay length438mm435−3 mm
Wheelbase1132mm1104−28 mm
BB drop32mm30−2 mm
BB height340mmnot listed
Standover777mm753−24 mm
Seat tube length434mm440+6 mm
Fork length526mm487−39 mm
Head tube length105mm130+25 mm
Effective top tubenot listed590

Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO, 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVOMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic Comp Carbon EVOComp Carbon EVOMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D
ForkRockShox Reba RL 29SR Suntour XCM-HLO
Rear shockRockShox Brain shocknot listed
ShifterSRAM NX EagleShimano ST-EF505
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleShimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSunRace CSM668
ChainSRAM SX EagleKMC M700
CranksetTruVativ Stylonot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBFSA TH-7420ST-W
PedalsSpecialized PROVIDED BYVPE-891
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakMerida K1080
BrakeSRAM RSShimano ST-EF505
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RiseMerida CC
SeatpostX-Fusion ManicMerida CC
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Framenot listedMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N
Hubnot listedShimano TX505
Rimnot listedMerida CC
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Stemnot listedMerida CC
Gripsnot listedMerida EC
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.10P Neck15

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