2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp vs 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700
The M is the Merida BIG.NINE 700 size closest to your M Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp. 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 BIG.NINE 700
Compared with the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp in M, the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp, MMerida BIG.NINE 700, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp M | Merida BIG.NINE 700 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 422 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 619 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 70 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 605 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 433 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1100 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 65 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 790mm | 740 | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 444 | +14 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 700 minus the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp, 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail CompMerida BIG.NINE 700
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 Hardtail CompMen's Hardtail Comp | Merida BIG.NINE 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | Manitou Markhor Comp |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | Shimano SLX |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano XT |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.NINE LITE |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB71-41A pressfit |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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