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 XS (Low) places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 45 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −45 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −34 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida Ninety-Six, XSHORTSpecialized Chisel Shimano, XS (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Ninety-Six XSHORT | Specialized Chisel Shimano XS (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 390mm | −45 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 602.3mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.5 | 75.5° | −4.0° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 527mm | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 437mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1115mm | −34 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 46mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 741 | 756mm | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 375mm | −25 mm |
| Fork length | 520 | 530mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 326mm |
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-Six | Specialized Chisel ShimanoShimano |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion PRO-02 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12EPT |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT410-B |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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