2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-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 L 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 Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D in L, the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in L places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 80-D, LSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 80-D L | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 441mm | +27 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 622mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 623mm | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 430mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115 | 1127mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 61mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 814mm | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 470mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 110mm | −20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE 80-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 80-D, 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 80-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 80-D80-D | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED N | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT Shadow | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | KMC X-11 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | Roval Control 29 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | 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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