2019 Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM vs 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Pro
The L is the Specialized Epic Men's Pro size closest to your XL Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM. 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 Men's Pro
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM in XL, the Specialized Epic Men's Pro in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM, XLSpecialized Epic Men's Pro, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM XL | Specialized Epic Men's Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 468 | 456mm | −12 mm |
| Stack | 617 | 611mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.75° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 623mm | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 438mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1168 | 1152mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 38.9mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 776mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 470mm | −90 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | 506mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 120mm | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 332.6mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Men's Pro minus the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM. Full charts: 2019 Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM, 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX TEAMSpecialized Epic Men's 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 NINETY-SIX TEAMTEAM | Specialized Epic Men's ProMen's Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CF5 | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 32 Float SC Factory | RockShox SID 29 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Factory | RockShox AUTOSAG |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM 1295 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | attached | DT Swiss 350 |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | SRAM Level TLM |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Team CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida TEAM CC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E | not listed |
| Seatpost | KS ZETA | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 | Specialized Phenom Expert |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized Eagle |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
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