2019 Raleigh Talus vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The M is the Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your XL Raleigh Talus. 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 BIG.TRAIL
Compared with the Raleigh Talus in XL, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in M places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Raleigh Talus numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Raleigh Talus XL | Merida BIG.TRAIL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 441 | 425 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 647 | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 67.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 634 | 616 | −18 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1146 | |
| BB drop | 60 | 60 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 838 | 699 | −139 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 440 | −90 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 427.5 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Raleigh Talus. Full charts: 2019 Raleigh Talus, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Raleigh TalusMerida 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 | Raleigh TalusTalus 26 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Raleigh Talus | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | Raleigh rigid | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | Shimano Revo | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano GH20 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SR Suntour XCC | not listed |
| Pedals | Raleigh Resin Platform | not listed |
| Wheelset | Weinmann XRD28 | not listed |
| Tire | Kenda K1027 | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Raleigh V-Brake | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Tektro M275 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Raleigh MTB | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Raleigh MTB | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Raleigh MTB | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | FSA NO.11N | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Saddle | Jr. Mountain | Merida COMP CC |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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