2022 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 XL places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +71 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, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Ninety-Six M | Specialized Epic EVO Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 485mm | +45 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 629mm | +34 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 | 1227mm | +71 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 36mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741 | 804mm | +63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 520mm | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 135mm | +40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 336mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Merida Ninety-Six. Full charts: 2022 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-Six6000 | Specialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID | RockShox SID Select |
| Rear shock | Fox DPS Performance Elite | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | X-Fusion Manic |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM G2 RS |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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