2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert vs 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 20-D
The Merida BIG.NINE 20-D size closest to your XS is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE 20-D
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Expert in XS, the Merida BIG.NINE 20-D in XL places the top of the head tube 97 mm higher and 54 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +97 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +54 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +69 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Expert, XSMerida BIG.NINE 20-D, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Expert XS | Merida BIG.NINE 20-D XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 429 | +54 mm |
| Stack | 559mm | 656 | +97 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 70 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067mm | 1136 | +69 mm |
| Standover | 658mm | 809 | +151 mm |
| Seat tube length | 310mm | 510 | +200 mm |
| Fork length | 475mm | 506 | +31 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 145 | +50 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 630 | |
| 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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