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2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

Frame stack
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Frame reach
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Wheelbase
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Head angle
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Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Scalpel SE numbers we have for size S (27.5") are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Scalpel SE S (27.5")Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D SDifference
Reachnot listed394
Stacknot listed577
Head tube anglenot listed69
Seat tube anglenot listed73
Effective top tubenot listed570
Chainstay lengthnot listed435
Wheelbasenot listed1083
BB dropnot listed30
BB heightnot listednot listed
Standovernot listed701
Seat tube length400380−20 mm
Head tube lengthnot listed115
Fork lengthnot listed487

Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D minus the Cannondale Scalpel SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE, 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Scalpel SEMerida BIG.SEVEN 20-D

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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.

PartCannondale Scalpel SESE 1Merida BIG.SEVEN 20-D20-D
FrameCannondale Scalpel-SiMerida BIG.SEVEN SPEED N
ForkLefty 2.0SR Suntour XCM-HLO
Rear shockFox Float DPS EVOL SV Performance Elitenot listed
ShifterSRAM GX Eagle 12Shimano ST-EF505
DerailleurSRAM X01 EagleShimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M360
CassetteSRAM 1275 EagleSunRace CSM668
ChainSRAM GX EagleKMC M700
CranksetTruVativ Stylo Eaglenot listed
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30FSA TH-7420ST-W
TireMaxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25Merida K1080
HubLefty 60Shimano TX505
RimStan's NoTubes NoTubes ZTRMerida CC
BrakeShimano XT hydroShimano ST-EF505
HandlebarCannondale C3Merida CC
StemCannondale C1Merida CC
HeadsetCannondale HeadShok SiFSA NO.10P Neck15
Dropper postRace Face Turbine droppernot listed
SaddleFabric Scoopnot listed
Pedalsnot listedVPE-891
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Gripsnot listedMerida EC
Seatpostnot listedMerida CC

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