2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert vs 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 20-D
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE 20-D
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −37 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Expert L | Merida BIG.NINE 20-D L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 414 | |
| Stack | not listed | 642 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 70 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 445 | |
| Wheelbase | 1152mm | 1115 | −37 mm |
| Standover | 781mm | 775 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 470 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 515mm | 506 | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 130 | +25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 610 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 20-D minus the Specialized Rockhopper Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert, 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper ExpertMerida BIG.NINE 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 Rockhopper ExpertExpert | Merida BIG.NINE 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 premium butted | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED N |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Wheelset | e*thirteen SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Shimano HB-RM35, Shimano FH-RM35 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | Merida CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT200 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Merida CC |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Merida CC |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Merida EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida CC |
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