2021 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The S is the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your S Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION. 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 XT-EDITION in S, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in S places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 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 XT-EDITION, SSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION S | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 395mm | +13 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 595mm | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 567mm | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 | 1073mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 57.5mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 679 | 760mm | +81 mm |
| Seat tube length | 370 | 400mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 496mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITIONSpecialized 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 XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS III | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC X-10 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT501 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | 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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