2024 Merida NINETY-SIX vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp
The XL is the Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your XLONG Merida NINETY-SIX. 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 EVO Comp
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX in XLONG, the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX, XLONGSpecialized Epic EVO Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX XLONG | Specialized Epic EVO Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 515 | 485mm | −30 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 629mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.5 | 74.5° | −5.0° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1237 | 1227mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 36mm | −11 mm |
| Standover | 749 | 804mm | +55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 520mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 520 | 530mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 135mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 336mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Merida NINETY-SIX. Full charts: 2024 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-SIX400 | Specialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR | RockShox SID Select |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM G2 RS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | X-Fusion Manic |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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