2017 Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon vs 2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM
The Merida BIG.NINE TEAM size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM
Compared with the Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon in S, the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM in XL places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 59 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +46 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +59 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +69 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 Women's HT Comp Carbon, SMerida BIG.NINE TEAM, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon S | Merida BIG.NINE TEAM XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 454 | +59 mm |
| Stack | 599mm | 645 | +46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 70 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 568mm | 645 | +77 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 433 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1142 | +69 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 65 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 760mm | 819 | +59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 532 | +132 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | 506 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 125 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM minus the Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp Carbon, 2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women's HT Comp CarbonMerida BIG.NINE TEAM
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 Women's HT Comp CarbonWomen's HT Comp Carbon | Merida BIG.NINE TEAMTEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox SID World Cup |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7025, Shimano XT M8000 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | SRAM Level Ultimate |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida TEAM CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.NINE CF5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 |
| Hub | not listed | attached |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida Team CC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
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