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2021 Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x vs 2019 Cannondale Scalpel SE

The Cannondale Scalpel SE size closest to your S is the S (27.5"). Compare the S (27.5") instead

What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel SE

Frame stack
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Frame reach
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Wheelbase
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Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+6 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x (S)The Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x frame drawn to scale.J 1078

Only the Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x is drawn. The Cannondale Scalpel SE numbers we have for size XL (29") are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x SCannondale Scalpel SE XL (29")Difference
Reach394not listed
Stack577not listed
Head tube angle6968.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle7372−1.0°
Effective top tube570653+83 mm
Chainstay length430436+6 mm
Wheelbase1078not listed
BB drop3027−3 mm
Standover689not listed
Seat tube length380520+140 mm
Fork length487not listed
Head tube length115134+19 mm
BB heightnot listed345

Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel SE minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x, 2019 Cannondale Scalpel SE.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.SEVEN 100-2xCannondale Scalpel SE

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.

PartMerida BIG.SEVEN 100-2x100-2xCannondale Scalpel SESE
FrameMerida BIG.SEVEN TFS IIICannondale Scalpel SE
ForkSR Suntour XCR32 LORFox Float 34 Stepcast Performance
ShifterShimano AltusSRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurShimano M2020-TS, Shimano Alivio ShadowSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano HG200SRAM NX Eagle
ChainKMC M99SRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketFSA TH 7420STCannondale PressFit30
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMaxxis IkonMaxxis Ardent
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida COMP CCStan’s NoTubes
BrakeTektro M275SRAM Guide T
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT CCCannondale C3
StemMerida COMP CCCannondale C3
GripsMerida COMP ECCannondale Locking Grips
HeadsetMerida M2346 NeckTange 1.5
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida COMP CCFabric Scoop
Rear shocknot listedFox Float DPS EVOL Performance
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Stylo
Dropper postnot listedCannondale DownLow Dropper Post

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