2021 Merida NINETY-SIX vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp
The Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic EVO Comp
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX in M, the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in L places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +38 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX, MSpecialized Epic EVO Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX M | Specialized Epic EVO Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 460mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 611mm | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 | 1194mm | +38 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 36mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741 | 793mm | +52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 470mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 115mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 336mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Merida NINETY-SIX. Full charts: 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX, 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIXSpecialized Epic EVO 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.
| Part | Merida NINETY-SIX8000 | Specialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | RockShox SID Select |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Reynolds TR309 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Specialized Ground Control |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 PAS | Specialized Power Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM G2 RS |
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