2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K vs 2023 Specialized Epic Pro
The XL is the Specialized Epic Pro size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Specialized Epic Pro in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K is drawn. The Specialized Epic Pro numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K XL | Specialized Epic Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 493 | 495 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 623 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 643 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1193 | 1211 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 48 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 738 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 324 |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Pro minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K. Full charts: 2024 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 SL Factory | RockShox BRAIN |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM X1 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate | SRAM TLM |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | S Works Carbon XC Mini Rise |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Specialized Pro SL |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 PAS NACK | Specialized Power Expert |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
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