2021 Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The L is the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x. 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 100-3x in L, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in L places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x, LSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x L | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 441mm | +27 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 619mm | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 622mm | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1128mm | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 57.5mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 763 | 814mm | +51 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 | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE 100-3x, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 100-3xSpecialized 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 100-3x100-3x | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 LOR | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000, Shimano Alivio Shadow | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X-10 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | Shimano MT501 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Myth Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout Pro |
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