Merida Big Seven 10 D vs Pedal Phoenix 3
A side by side comparison of two mountain bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Merida Big Seven 10 D is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $598Lowest | $599 | |
| RRP | $598 | $599 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| Retailers | Not published | 99bikes.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Mountain | Mountain | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Not published | Aluminium | |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE28 | Uding D6 | |
| Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | |
| Front travel | 100 mm | 100 mmsame | |
| Dropper post | No, rigid seatpost | No, rigid seatpost | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Merida Double D alloy rims, alloy disc quick-release hubs | Not published | |
| Stock tyres | 27.5x2.25 | 29x2.25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Altus | |
| Crank | Samox SAC26-526P | Alloy arm, steel chainring, 32T narrow-wide | |
| Chainrings | 42/34/24 | 32 | |
| Cassette | 12-32 | Not published | |
| Cassette speeds | 7 | 8 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.75 | Not published | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 3.50 | Not published | |
| Gearing character | Very low climbing gear | Not published | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | JAK Y2-1 hydraulic disc | Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brake | |
| Rotors | 160/160mm | 160/160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | Not published | |
| Stack | 609 mm | Not published | |
| Reach | 389 mm | Not published | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.57 | Not published | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 70.5 deg | Not published | |
| Seat angle | 73.0 deg | Not published | |
| Wheelbase | 1,057 mm | Not published | |
| Chainstay | 430 mm | Not published | |
| BB drop | 53 mm | Not published | |
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- Merida Big Seven 10 D (size M) is the baseline.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. No full geometry published for: Pedal Phoenix 3.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.