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2021 Merida eBIG.NINE vs 2022 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ

Bike A

2021 Merida eBIG.NINE

SMLXL
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Bike B

2022 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ

SMLXL
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The XL is the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ size closest to your XL Merida eBIG.NINE. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ

Compared with the Merida eBIG.NINE in XL, the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2021 Merida eBIG.NINE (XL) and 2022 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida eBIG.NINE is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ is the colored outline on top.J 1225

Merida eBIG.NINE, XLMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida eBIG.NINE XLMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ XLDifference
Reach462462±0 mm
Stack659659±0 mm
Head tube angle67.567.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.574.5±0.0°
Effective top tube645645±0 mm
Chainstay length465465±0 mm
Wheelbase12251225±0 mm
BB drop62.562.5±0 mm
Standover835677−158 mm
Seat tube length530530±0 mm
Fork length527527±0 mm
Head tube length140140±0 mm

Differences are the Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ minus the Merida eBIG.NINE. Full charts: 2021 Merida eBIG.NINE, 2022 Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eBIG.NINEMerida eBIG.TOUR EQ

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 eBIG.NINE400Merida eBIG.TOUR EQ400 EQ
FrameMerida eBIG.NINE LITE IIIMerida eBIG.TOUR LITE III
ForkSR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DSSR Suntour XCM34-Boost LOR DS
ShifterShimano Deore M4100Shimano Deore M4100
DerailleurShimano Deore M5120Shimano Deore M5120
CassetteShimano Deore M4100Shimano Deore M4100
ChainCNHG54KMC E10S
CranksetShimano EM600Shimano EM600
PedalsVPE-537VPE-537
MotorShimano EP8Shimano EP8
BatteryShimano E8036 630WhShimano E8036
TireMaxxis IkonKenda Booster
HubShimano MT400-BShimano MT400-B
RimMerida COMP CCMerida COMP CC
BrakeShimano MT200Shimano MT200
HandlebarMerida EXPERT eTRMerida EXPERT CC
StemMerida Expert eTRIIMerida EXPERT CT
GripsMerida EXPERT ECMerida EXPERT TK
SeatpostMerida EXPERT CCMerida EXPERT CC
SaddleMerida COMP CCMerida EXPERT TK

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