2018 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29 vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The S is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your M Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29. 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.TRAIL
Compared with the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29 in M, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in S places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29, MMerida BIG.TRAIL, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29 M | Merida BIG.TRAIL S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420mm | 405 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 637 | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 607mm | 594 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427.5 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134mm | 1123 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 51mm | 60 | +9 mm |
| BB height | 319mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 770mm | 662 | −108 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 390 | −44 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | 541 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 105 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29Merida BIG.TRAIL
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Specialized Stout Pro 110, Specialized Stout Pro 148 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2333 Neck |
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