2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K vs 2023 Specialized Epic Pro
The L is the Specialized Epic Pro size closest to your M Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K. 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 10K 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 10K, MSpecialized Epic Pro, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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 10K. Full charts: 2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, 2023 Specialized Epic Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10KSpecialized 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 RC 10K10K | Specialized Epic ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III | Specialized Epic |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | RockShox BRAIN |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | SRAM TLM |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | S Works Carbon XC Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | Specialized Pro SL |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 PAS | Specialized Power Expert |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X1 Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
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