2026 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX
The Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your M is the SHORT. Compare the SHORT instead
What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Comp, MMerida NINETY-SIX, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Merida NINETY-SIX M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 440 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 595 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 67 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 435 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 | 1156 | −21 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 601 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 36 | |
| Standover | not listed | 741 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 440 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Specialized Chisel Comp. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp, 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel CompMerida NINETY-SIX
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 | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp | Merida NINETY-SIX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ 3P | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | SR Suntour Edge LOR |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | Shimano MT501 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Alloy | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged alloy | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Merida COMP EC |
| Dropper post | TranzX dropper internal routing | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX 30.9mm | Merida Expert TR II |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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