2018 Specialized Epic Men's Comp Carbon vs 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9.
The XL is the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Men's Comp Carbon. 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 9.
Compared with the Specialized Epic Men's Comp Carbon in XL, the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Comp Carbon, XLMerida NINETY-SIX 9., XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Comp Carbon XL | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475mm | 468 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 617 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.75° | 74.5 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 649mm | 640 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 437 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178mm | 1168 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | 40 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 332.6mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 799mm | 776 | −23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 560 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 503 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. minus the Specialized Epic Men's Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Comp Carbon, 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's Comp CarbonMerida NINETY-SIX 9.
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 Men's Comp CarbonMen's Comp Carbon | Merida NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | 175mm-M up |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano MT500 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55E |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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