2017 Specialized Epic FSR Expert Carbon World Cup vs 2019 Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM
The M is the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM size closest to your S Specialized Epic FSR Expert 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 NINETY-SIX TEAM
Compared with the Specialized Epic FSR Expert Carbon World Cup in S, the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 31 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +31 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +45 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic FSR Expert Carbon World Cup, SMerida NINETY-SIX TEAM, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic FSR Expert Carbon World Cup S | Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398mm | 429 | +31 mm |
| Stack | 583mm | 589 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.75° | 70 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 562mm | 590 | +28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 437 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1118 | +45 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 40 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 770mm | 768 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 460 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 504mm | 503 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 100 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM minus the Specialized Epic FSR Expert Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic FSR Expert Carbon World Cup, 2019 Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic FSR Expert Carbon World CupMerida NINETY-SIX 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 FSR Expert Carbon World CupFSR Expert Carbon World Cup | Merida NINETY-SIX TEAMTEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID | Fox 32 Float SC Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Epic | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7000 | SRAM Level Ultimate |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida TEAM CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX CF5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Hub | not listed | attached |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida Team CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55E |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS ZETA |
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