Pedal Thrasher 4 vs Merida Big Seven 10 D
A side by side comparison of two mountain bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Pedal Thrasher 4 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $499Lowest | $598 | |
| RRP | $499 | $598 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| Retailers | 99bikes.com.au | Not published | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Mountain | Mountain | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Not published | |
| Fork | Cast alloy uppers and lowers, steel stanchion, coil spring | SR Suntour XCE28 | |
| Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | |
| Front travel | 100 mm | 100 mmsame | |
| Dropper post | No, rigid seatpost | No, rigid seatpost | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | 36h double wall alloy rims, QR hubs | Merida Double D alloy rims, alloy disc quick-release hubs | |
| Stock tyres | 27.5x2.1 | 27.5x2.25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Mixed Groupset | Shimano Tourney | |
| Crank | Alloy, 170mm, Steel CR 42/34/24 | Samox SAC26-526P | |
| Chainrings | 42/34/24 | 42/34/24 | |
| Cassette | Not published | 12-32 | |
| Cassette speeds | 7 | 7 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | Not published | 0.75 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | Not published | 3.50 | |
| Gearing character | Not published | Very low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | JAK5 mechanical disc | JAK Y2-1 hydraulic disc | |
| Rotors | 160/160mm | 160/160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | MD | M | |
| Stack | 613 mm | 609 mm-4 mm | |
| Reach | 434 mm | 389 mm-45 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.41 | 1.57+0.16 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 68.0 deg | 70.5 deg+2.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 74.0 deg | 73.0 deg-1.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | Not published | 1,057 mm | |
| Chainstay | Not published | 430 mm | |
| BB drop | 48 mm | 53 mm+5 mm | |
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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 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.