2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-D vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The L is the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your XXL Merida BIG.NINE 80-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 Chisel Women's Comp
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D in XXL, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in L places the top of the head tube 51 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −51 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 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 80-D, XXLSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 80-D XXL | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 441mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 670 | 619mm | −51 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 650 | 622mm | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 430mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1128mm | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 57.5mm | −3 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 | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-D, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 80-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 80-D80-D | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED N | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | KMC X-10 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | 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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