2017 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie vs 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500
The M is the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 size closest to your L Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie. 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 eBIG.TRAIL 500
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie in L, the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 in M places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −16 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie, LMerida eBIG.TRAIL 500, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie L | Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 425 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 647 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 67.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 74.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 633mm | 604 | −29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450mm | 434.5 | −16 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190mm | 1154 | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 55mm | 60 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 308mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 812mm | 682 | −130 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 eBIG.TRAIL 500 minus the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie, 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6FattieMerida eBIG.TRAIL 500
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 Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6FattieHardtail Comp 6Fattie | Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500eBIG.TRAIL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | SR Suntour Raidon 34 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Chain | SRAM PC1031 | KMC e10 Sport EPT |
| Battery | Specialized Levo | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | SRAM DB5 | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida eBIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG500 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano E8000 |
| Motor | not listed | Shimano E-7000 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT eTR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida Expert eTR |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55EP neck |
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