2018 Trek Stache AL Frameset vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.TRAIL
Compared with the Trek Stache AL Frameset in L, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Stache AL Frameset, LMerida BIG.TRAIL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache AL Frameset L | Merida BIG.TRAIL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 425 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 647 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8° | 67.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 643 | 616 | −27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 427.5 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1146 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 60 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 322 | not listed | |
| Standover | 782 | 699 | −83 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 440 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 115 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Trek Stache AL Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Stache AL Frameset, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Stache AL FramesetMerida 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 AL FramesetAL Frameset | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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