2025 Specialized Rockhopper vs 2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE
- Frame stack
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −125 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Rockhopper numbers we have for size L - 29 are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper L - 29 | Merida BIG.SEVEN SE S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 383 | |
| Stack | 640mm | 598 | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 70 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 654mm | 560 | −94 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178mm | 1053 | −125 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 53 | |
| BB height | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 686 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 381 | |
| Fork length | 515mm | 490 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 105 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.SEVEN SE minus the Specialized Rockhopper. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Rockhopper, 2025 Merida BIG.SEVEN SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized RockhopperMerida BIG.SEVEN SE
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 | Specialized RockhopperRockhopper | Merida BIG.SEVEN SE15 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 | Merida BIG.SEVEN SPEED |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM | SR Suntour XCT30 |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2020, Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Cassette | SunRace 11-36 | SunRace CSM55.8 |
| Chain | KMC X9EPT | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | Shimano TY301 |
| Pedals | Specialized Flat Pedal | VPE-891 |
| Wheelset | Formula SP-2125 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak Sport | Merida K1080 |
| Hub | Formula SP-2125 | Shimano TX505 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT200 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Merida CC |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Merida CC |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Merida EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.10P Neck15 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida CC |
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