Merida Big Seven 10 MD vs Pedal Thrasher 4

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.

2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline
Baseline
Merida Big Seven 10 MDMeridaBig Seven 10 MD
$489
Pedal Thrasher 4PedalThrasher 4
$499
Price and where to buy
Current Australian price$489Lowest$499
RRP$489$499
Price sourceRRP AUD (99 Bikes)RRP AUD (99 Bikes)
RetailersNot published99bikes.com.au
Overview
CategoryMountainMountain
TypeNon-electricNon-electric
Model year2024Not published
Frame and suspension
FrameNot publishedAluminium
ForkSR Suntour XCE28Cast alloy uppers and lowers, steel stanchion, coil spring
SuspensionHardtailHardtail
Front travel100 mm100 mmsame
Dropper postNo, rigid seatpostNo, rigid seatpost
Wheels and tyres
WheelsetMerida double D alloy rims36h double wall alloy rims, QR hubs
Wheel size27.5 inchNot published
Stock tyres27.5x2.2527.5x2.1
Drivetrain
GroupsetShimano Tourney/AltusShimano Mixed Groupset
ShiftingMechanical, 1xNot published
CrankShimano TY301Alloy, 170mm, Steel CR 42/34/24
Chainrings42/34/2442/34/24
CassetteShimano MF-TZ21 7-speed freewheelNot published
Cassette speeds77
Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing.0.86Not published
Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed.3.00Not published
Gearing characterLow climbing gearNot published
Brakes and weight
BrakesJak-7 mechanical discJAK5 mechanical disc
RotorsNot published160/160mm
Geometry
Size shownMDMD
Stack609 mm613 mm+4 mm
Reach389 mm434 mm+45 mm
Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out.1.571.41-0.16
Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering.70.5 deg68.0 deg-2.5 deg
Seat angle73.0 deg74.0 deg+1.0 deg
Wheelbase1,057 mmNot published
Chainstay430 mmNot published
BB drop53 mm48 mm-5 mm

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STACK 609REACH 389
  • Merida Big Seven 10 MD (size MD) 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 Thrasher 4.

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.