2024 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The M is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your L 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 Rockhopper Comp
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in L, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Comp numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE L | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 425 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 616 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 610 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1128 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 763 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 310 |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2024 Merida BIG.NINE, 2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINESpecialized Rockhopper 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.NINE100 | Specialized Rockhopper CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS IV | Specialized Rockhopper |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR LOR | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano RapidFire Plus Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U4020 | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SunRace 11-46 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U4000 | 1x |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | SBC-54 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak Sport |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | 3D-forged |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Alloy |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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