2019 Trek Stache vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The XL is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your XL Trek Stache. 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 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 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 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, XLMerida BIG.TRAIL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache XL | Merida BIG.TRAIL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 463 | 465 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 654 | 665 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8° | 67.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.3° | 73.5 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 672 | 662 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 427.5 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1172 | 1194 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 60 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 317 | not listed | |
| Standover | 795 | 763 | −32 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. Full charts: 2019 Trek Stache, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Trek StacheMerida 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 Stache5 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | Manitou Machete 32 Comp | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | FSA Gamma Pro | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Seatpost | Trek dropper post | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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