A side-by-side comparison of two mountain bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Merida Big Seven 10 MD is the lower-priced of the two.
| Price | $489 | $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mountain | Mountain |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric |
| Geometry | ||
| Frame size | MD | M |
| Reach | 389 mm | 409 mm |
| Stack | 609 mm | 627 mm |
| Stack/reach | 1.57 | 1.53 |
| Head angle | 70.5 deg | 68.5 deg |
| Seat angle | 73 deg | 73.5 deg |
| Wheelbase | 1057 mm | 1125 mm |
| Chainstay | 430 mm | 450 mm |
| BB drop | 53 mm | - |
| Gearing | ||
| Lowest ratio (climbing) | - | 0.69 |
| Highest ratio (speed) | - | 3 |
| Gearing | - | Very low climbing gear |
| Drivetrain and build | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Tourney/Altus | Shimano Altus/Tourney |
| Drive | 1x | 2x |
| Speeds | 7 | 8 |
| Cassette | Shimano MF-TZ21 7-speed freewheel | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Brakes | Jak-7 mechanical disc | Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc |
| Wheelset | Merida double D alloy rims | ACID Pro 25, tubeless ready |
| Stock tyre | 27.5x2.25 | 29x2.25 |
| Tubeless | No | Yes |
| Suspension | ||
| Front travel | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE28 | SR Suntour XCE |
| Wheel config | 27.5 | 29 |
| Discipline | XC | XC |
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.