2022 Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRT vs 2024 Merida Big Trail
The Merida Big Trail size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida Big Trail
Compared with the Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRT in M, the Merida Big Trail in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRT, MMerida Big Trail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRT M | Merida Big Trail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 475 | +50 mm |
| Stack | 643 | 659 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 65.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | 645 | +41 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1220 | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 450 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 561 | 550 | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 120 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 66.5 | |
| Standover | not listed | 728 |
Differences are the Merida Big Trail minus the Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRT. Full charts: 2022 Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRT, 2024 Merida Big Trail.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRTMerida 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 | Commencal META HT AM RIDE DIRTRIDE DIRT | Merida Big Trail200 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold | SR Suntour XCM32 DS |
| Cassette | PG-1210 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Wheelset | e*thirteen LG1 EN Base | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | Kenda Regolith |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion | Merida COMP EC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-UN101 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M4455 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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