2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup vs 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 700
The XL is the Merida BIG.NINE 700 size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup. 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 Merida BIG.NINE 700
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup in XL, the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup, XLMerida BIG.NINE 700, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup XL | Merida BIG.NINE 700 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462mm | 455 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 637mm | 642 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 70 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 649mm | 645 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 433 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1142 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 65 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 845mm | 816 | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 532 | +12 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 125 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 700 minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup, 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 700.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World CupMerida BIG.NINE 700
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 Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World CupHardtail Comp Carbon World Cup | Merida BIG.NINE 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | Shimano SLX M7000 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | Shimano XT |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.NINE LITE |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT800-PA pressfit |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT64 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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