2018 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29 vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.TRAIL
Compared with the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29 in M, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in L places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +46 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 6Fattie/29 M | Merida BIG.TRAIL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420mm | 445 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 656 | +46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 607mm | 639 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427.5 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134mm | 1170 | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 51mm | 60 | +9 mm |
| BB height | 319mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 770mm | 732 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 490 | +56 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | 541 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 125 |
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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