2018 Specialized Epic Men's Ultralight vs 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9.
The M is the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. size closest to your M Specialized Epic Men's Ultralight. 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 Ultralight in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 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 Ultralight, MMerida NINETY-SIX 9., MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Ultralight M | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433mm | 429 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 589 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.75° | 74.5 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 590 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 437 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123mm | 1118 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | 40 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 332.6mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 770mm | 768 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 460 | +26 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 503 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 100 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. minus the Specialized Epic Men's Ultralight. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Ultralight, 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's UltralightMerida 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 UltralightMen's S-Works Ultralight | Merida NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Epic | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | 175mm-M up |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT500 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55E |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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