2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The L is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your M Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 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 Carbon EVO in M, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, MMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO M | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 425 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 605 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 73 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132mm | 1125 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 30 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 777mm | 787 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 480 | +46 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | 487 | −39 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 145 | +40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 610 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 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 Carbon EVOExpert Carbon 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 NX Eagle | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida CC |
| Brake | SRAM RS | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Merida CC |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Merida CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
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