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 XSHORT places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 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, XSHORTDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Merida NINETY-SIX XSHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 435 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 596 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 67 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 79.5 | +4.0° |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 435 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 | 1149 | −28 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 47 | |
| Standover | not listed | 741 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 400 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 520 | |
| 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-SIX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ 3P | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Alloy | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged alloy | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | not listed |
| Dropper post | TranzX dropper internal routing | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX 30.9mm | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport | not listed |
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