2025 Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED 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 LIMITED. 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 LIMITED 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 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED, XXLSpecialized Epic World Cup Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED 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 | 430 | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1223 | 1212mm | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 57 | 57 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 758 | 786 | +28 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 LIMITED. Full charts: 2025 Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED, 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITEDSpecialized 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 TR LIMITEDLIMITED | Specialized Epic World Cup ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TR LITE III | Specialized Epic World Cup |
| Fork | Manitou Machete Comp | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM X0 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized XC minirise |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | SRAM Slip |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR | Roval Control SL |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate |
| Rear Wheel | not listed | Roval Control SL VI |
| Front Wheel | not listed | Specialized CONTROL SL VI 350 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Motive, SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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