2018 Specialized Epic Women's vs 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9.
The Merida NINETY-SIX 9. size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX 9.
Compared with the Specialized Epic Women's in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Women's, MMerida NINETY-SIX 9., LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's M | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433mm | 449 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 603 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.75° | 74.5 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 615 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 437 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123mm | 1143 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | 40 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 332.6mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 770mm | 773 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 510 | +76 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 503 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. minus the Specialized Epic Women's. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Women's, 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women'sMerida 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 Women'sWomen's S-Works | Merida NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID WC Brain 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM 1295 Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | 175mm-M up |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | Shimano MT500 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Expert | 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 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| 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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