2026 Merida BIG.SEVEN vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Expert
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.SEVEN is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size S-27.5 are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN S | Specialized Rockhopper Expert S-27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | not listed | |
| Stack | 601 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 68 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 440 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1114 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 37 | 43 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 694 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 365 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 515 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 310 |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Expert minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN. Full charts: 2026 Merida BIG.SEVEN, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVENSpecialized Rockhopper Expert
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.
| Part | Merida BIG.SEVEN15 | Specialized Rockhopper ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN TFS V | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE 28 | RockShox Judy Solo Air |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M315, Shimano Tourney TY300 | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG210-7 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Prowheel TM-CY10 | Stylo Cranks |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Specialized Body Geometry |
| Tire | Kenda K1080 | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M375 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Grips | Merida EC | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Specialized Alloy |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Stylo |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20/DC-22 |
| Saddle | not listed | Priority Sport |
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