2020 Trek Stache 9.7 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 9.7 in L, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +45 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, LMerida BIG.TRAIL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache 9.7 L | Merida BIG.TRAIL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 444 | 465 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 645 | 665 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8° | 67.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.3° | 73.5 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 650 | 662 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 427.5 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1194 | +45 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 60 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 317 | not listed | |
| Standover | 793 | 763 | −30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 540 | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 135 | +35 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Trek Stache 9.7. Full charts: 2020 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 RC | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek DUB PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue | 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 Dropper | 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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