2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon vs 2020 Merida BIG.NINE
The Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE
Compared with the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in S, the Merida BIG.NINE in XL places the top of the head tube 44 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 133 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +44 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +55 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +133 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +30 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, SMerida BIG.NINE, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon S | Merida BIG.NINE XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 450 | +55 mm |
| Stack | 599mm | 643 | +44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 67 | −2.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 568mm | 630 | +62 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 460 | +30 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1206 | +133 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 53 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 760mm | 813 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 510 | +110 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | 535 | +39 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 130 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, 2020 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonMerida BIG.NINE
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 Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon | Merida BIG.NINE100 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | SR Suntour XCM-HLO |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.NINE TFS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano UN100 BSA |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2345 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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