2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9. vs 2018 Specialized Epic Men's
The L is the Specialized Epic Men's size closest to your XL Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. 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
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in XL, the Specialized Epic Men's 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 9., XLSpecialized Epic Men's, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. XL | Specialized Epic Men's 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 minus the Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. Full charts: 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9., 2018 Specialized Epic Men's.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX 9.Specialized Epic Men's
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 9.9. 3000 | Specialized Epic Men'sMen's S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox SID WC Brain 29 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL | RockShox Brain shock |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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