2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D
The L is the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D size closest to your M Specialized Epic Comp 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 Comp EVO in M, the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower 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
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- 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 Comp EVO, MMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Comp EVO M | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 425 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 605 | −5 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 | 110mm | 145 | +35 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 610 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Specialized Epic Comp EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO, 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Comp 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 Comp EVOComp EVO | Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SRAM SX 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 |
| Brake | SRAM TL | 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 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| 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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