2019 Merida BIG.NINE 40-D vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 40-D in L, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in M places the top of the head tube 37 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −37 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 40-D, LSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 40-D L | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 418mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 605mm | −37 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 594mm | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 430mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115 | 1100mm | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 57.5mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 790mm | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 430mm | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 95mm | −35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Merida BIG.NINE 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 40-D, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 40-DSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 | Merida BIG.NINE 40-D40-D | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED N | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000, Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X-10 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano MT501 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Myth Sport |
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