2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM vs 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
The XL is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE TEAM. 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 Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM in XL, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE TEAM, XLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE TEAM XL | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 462mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 645 | 637mm | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 649mm | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1154mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 61mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 819 | 845mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 532 | 520mm | −12 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 125mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup minus the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM, 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE TEAMSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
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 TEAMTEAM | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World CupHardtail Pro Carbon World Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE CF5 | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID World Cup | RockShox SID |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | attached | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Team CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida TEAM CC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 | Specialized Phenom Expert |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
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