2022 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp
The S is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp size closest to your M Merida BIG.NINE. 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 Comp
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in M, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, MSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE M | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 405mm | +18 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 608mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 430mm | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092 | 1090mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 63mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 755 | 762mm | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 448 | 400mm | −48 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 95mm | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE, 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINESpecialized Epic Hardtail 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.NINE15 | Specialized Epic Hardtail CompHardtail Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | SRAM X1 1000 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Power DS100 | SRAM TL |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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