2018 Trek Stache 9.7 vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The XL is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your XL Trek Stache 9.7. 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 BIG.TRAIL
Compared with the Trek Stache 9.7 in XL, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Stache 9.7, XLMerida BIG.TRAIL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache 9.7 XL | Merida BIG.TRAIL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 464 | 465 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 654 | 665 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8° | 67.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 666 | 662 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 427.5 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171 | 1194 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 60 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 322 | not listed | |
| Standover | 776 | 763 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521 | 540 | +19 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 135 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Trek Stache 9.7. Full charts: 2018 Trek Stache 9.7, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Stache 9.7Merida BIG.TRAIL
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 | Trek Stache 9.79.7 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RL | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Chupacabra | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost148 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line 125 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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