2017 Specialized Epic FSR vs 2019 Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM
The Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM
Compared with the Specialized Epic FSR in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +56 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −11 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic FSR, MMerida NINETY-SIX TEAM, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic FSR M | Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 468 | +50 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 617 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 593mm | 640 | +47 mm |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | 437 | −11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112mm | 1168 | +56 mm |
| BB drop | 40mm | 40 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 774mm | 776 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 560 | +126 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 503 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 130 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM minus the Specialized Epic FSR. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic FSR, 2019 Merida NINETY-SIX TEAM.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic FSRMerida 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 FSRS-Works FSR | Merida NINETY-SIX TEAMTEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | Fox Epic | Fox Float Factory |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX CF5 |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 32 Float SC Factory |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | not listed | attached |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level Ultimate |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida Team CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55E |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS ZETA |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Scratch 2 |
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