2019 Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The M is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your L Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+. 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 27.5+ in L, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in M places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 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 Expert 27.5+, LMerida BIG.TRAIL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ L | Merida BIG.TRAIL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 425 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 647 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 633mm | 616 | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427.5 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1161mm | 1146 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 51mm | 60 | +9 mm |
| BB height | 312mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 806mm | 699 | −107 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 440 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 541 | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 115 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+Merida 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 27.5+Expert 27.5+ | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | SRAM Level T, SRAM Level | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Dropper post | Specialized TransX Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Trans-X Dropper | 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 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2333 Neck |
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