2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert vs 2020 Merida MATTS 7.
The Merida MATTS 7. size closest to your XS is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida MATTS 7.
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Expert in XS, the Merida MATTS 7. in M places the top of the head tube 53 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +53 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Expert, XSMerida MATTS 7., MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Expert XS | Merida MATTS 7. M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 405 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 559mm | 612 | +53 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 70 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067mm | 1072 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 658mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 310mm | 432 | +122 mm |
| Fork length | 475mm | 493 | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 105 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 575 | |
| 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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