2019 Merida BIG.NINE 40-D vs 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
The L is the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon size closest to your XXL Merida BIG.NINE 40-D. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 40-D in XXL, the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in L places the top of the head tube 48 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −48 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −30 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, XXLSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 40-D XXL | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 441mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 670 | 622mm | −48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 650 | 623mm | −27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 430mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1127mm | −30 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 61mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 851 | 814mm | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 470mm | −90 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 110mm | −50 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 40-D, 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 40-DSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
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 Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED N | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000, Shimano Acera M370 | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | Roval Control 29 |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | SRAM Level TL |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| 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 | Race Face Aeffect |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Myth Sport |
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