2017 Trek Stache vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your ML is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.TRAIL
Compared with the Trek Stache in ML, the Merida BIG.TRAIL in L places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +53 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Stache, MLMerida BIG.TRAIL, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache ML | Merida BIG.TRAIL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 445 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 656 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.4° | 67.5 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 609 | 639 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 427.5 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117 | 1170 | +53 mm |
| BB drop | 61 | 60 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 329 | not listed | |
| Standover | 820 | 732 | −88 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 490 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Trek Stache. Full charts: 2017 Trek Stache, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Trek StacheMerida 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 | Trek Stache5 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | Manitou Machete 32 Comp | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Chupacabra | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M315 | Shimano MT200 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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