2024 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION vs 2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Comp

Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Comp numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle and chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2024 Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION, 2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITIONSpecialized 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.