2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert vs 2020 Merida MATTS 7.
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 MATTS 7.
- 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
- −90 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 MATTS 7. S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 392 | |
| Stack | not listed | 605 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 69.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.5 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 430 | |
| Wheelbase | 1152mm | 1062 | −90 mm |
| Standover | 781mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 381 | −69 mm |
| Fork length | 515mm | 493 | −22 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 560 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 63 |
Differences are the Merida MATTS 7. minus the Specialized Rockhopper Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert, 2020 Merida MATTS 7..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper ExpertMerida MATTS 7.
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 MATTS 7.7. 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 premium butted | Merida MATTS 7. TFS |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | Shimano UN100 BSA |
| Wheelset | e*thirteen SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano HB-RM35, Shimano FH-RM35 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT200 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M44PSE neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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