2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup vs 2019 Merida BIG.NINE 700
The Merida BIG.NINE 700 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE 700
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup in M, the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in L places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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, MMerida BIG.NINE 700, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup M | Merida BIG.NINE 700 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 439 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 628 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 70 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 625 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 433 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1121 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 65 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 790mm | 771 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 483 | +53 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110 | +15 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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