2020 Trek Stache vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The M is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your ML 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 ML, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 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, MLMerida BIG.TRAIL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache ML | Merida BIG.TRAIL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 645 | 647 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8° | 67.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.3° | 73.5 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 636 | 616 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 427.5 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1135 | 1146 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 60 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 317 | not listed | |
| Standover | 793 | 699 | −94 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 440 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 115 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Trek Stache. Full charts: 2020 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 Stache7 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RL | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Pedals | VP 536 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP18 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida COMP CC |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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