2024 Merida BIG.NINE TR vs 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro
The XL is the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro size closest to your XXL Merida BIG.NINE TR. 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 World Cup Pro
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE TR in XXL, the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE TR, XXLSpecialized Epic World Cup Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE TR XXL | Specialized Epic World Cup Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 500 | 490mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 643 | 628mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.9 | 66.5° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2 | 74.5° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 681 | 670 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 430mm | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 | 1212mm | −23 mm |
| BB drop | 57 | 57 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 759 | 786 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 500 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 516 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 125 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 313 |
Differences are the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro minus the Merida BIG.NINE TR. Full charts: 2024 Merida BIG.NINE TR, 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE TRSpecialized Epic World Cup Pro
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 TR5000 | Specialized Epic World Cup ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TR CF3 III | Specialized Epic World Cup |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM X0 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon, Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Motive, SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized XC minirise |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | SRAM Slip |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR LIGHT | Roval Control SL |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Rear Wheel | not listed | Roval Control SL VI |
| Front Wheel | not listed | Specialized CONTROL SL VI 350 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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