2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE vs 2025 Specialized Rockhopper
The Specialized Rockhopper size closest to your S is the S - 27.5. Compare the S - 27.5 instead
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper
Compared with the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE in S, the Specialized Rockhopper in M - 27.5 places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +42 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +75 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida BIG.SEVEN SE, SSpecialized Rockhopper, M - 27.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN SE S | Specialized Rockhopper M - 27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 425mm | +42 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 616mm | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 608mm | +48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053 | 1128mm | +75 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | 62mm | +9 mm |
| Standover | 686 | 754mm | +68 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 490 | 515mm | +25 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 95mm | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 310 |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE, 2025 Specialized Rockhopper.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVEN SESpecialized Rockhopper
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.
| Part | Merida BIG.SEVEN SE15 SE | Specialized RockhopperRockhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED | Specialized A1 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | SR Suntour XCM |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 | Shimano Altus M2020, Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM55.8 | SunRace 11-36 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC X9EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Specialized Stout |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Specialized Flat Pedal |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Fast Trak Sport |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Formula SP-2125 |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida CC | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Merida EC | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | FSA NO.10P Neck15 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula SP-2125 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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