2019 Raleigh Talus vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL

What changes on the Merida BIG.TRAIL

Compared with the Raleigh Talus in M, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in XL places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 65 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 103 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+68 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+65 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+103 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−2.0°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

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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 M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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.