2020 Specialized Epic vs 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9.
The M is the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. size closest to your M Specialized Epic. 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 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, MMerida NINETY-SIX 9., MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 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° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 437 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123mm | 1118 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | 40 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 332mm | 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 |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 590 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. minus the Specialized Epic. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic, 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EpicMerida 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 EpicS-Works AXS | Merida NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain Ultimate | RockShox Reba RL |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Quarq XX1 Eagle Power Meter | 175mm-M up |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Brake | SRAM Ultimate | Shimano MT500 |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA |
| 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 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55E |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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