2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC vs 2023 Specialized Epic Pro
The L is the Specialized Epic Pro size closest to your M Merida NINETY-SIX RC. 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 Pro
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC in M, the Specialized Epic Pro in L places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX RC, MSpecialized Epic Pro, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC M | Specialized Epic Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 | 470 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 585 | 605 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 75.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 433 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1146 | 1179 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 48 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 731 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 324 |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Pro minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC. Full charts: 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC, 2023 Specialized Epic Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RCSpecialized Epic Pro
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 RC5000 | Specialized Epic ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III | Specialized Epic |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDluxe Select+ | RockShox BRAIN |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | SRAM X1 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | Roval Control |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | S Works Carbon XC Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | Specialized Pro SL |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR LIGHT | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Power Expert |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM TLM |
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