2025 Merida Ninety-Six vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano
The Specialized Chisel Shimano size closest to your XSHORT is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Shimano
Compared with the Merida Ninety-Six in XSHORT, the Specialized Chisel Shimano in L places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 59 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +59 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida Ninety-Six, XSHORTSpecialized Chisel Shimano, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Ninety-Six XSHORT | Specialized Chisel Shimano L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 470mm | +35 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 620mm | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 67° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.5 | 75.5° | −4.0° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 437mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1208mm | +59 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 36mm | −11 mm |
| Standover | 741 | 787mm | +46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 450mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 520 | 530mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 125mm | +30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 336mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Shimano minus the Merida Ninety-Six. Full charts: 2025 Merida Ninety-Six, 2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Ninety-SixSpecialized Chisel Shimano
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 Chisel ShimanoShimano |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge LOR | X-Fusion PRO-02 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC X12EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano Deore MT512 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano TC500-B/TC500-MS-B | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| 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 |
| Dropper post | Merida Expert TR II | TranzX Dropper |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL | Specialized Power Sport |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT410-B |
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