2018 Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The S is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your S Specialized Fuse Expert 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 Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 in S, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in S places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 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 Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29, SMerida BIG.TRAIL, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 S | Merida BIG.TRAIL S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 405 | +5 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 | 575mm | 594 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427.5 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1114mm | 1123 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 51mm | 60 | +9 mm |
| BB height | 319mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 746mm | 662 | −84 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 390 | −4 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | 541 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 105 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Expert 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 Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Rhythm | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine Cinch | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 27.5 | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2333 Neck |
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