2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO vs 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9.
The M is the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. size closest to your M Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO. 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 Expert Carbon EVO in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in M places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, MMerida NINETY-SIX 9., MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO M | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 429 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 589 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 70 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 74.5 | +0.7° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 437 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132mm | 1118 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 40 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 777mm | 768 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 460 | +26 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | 503 | −23 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 Expert Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVOMerida 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 Expert Carbon EVOExpert Carbon EVO | Merida NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance | RockShox Reba RL |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | 175mm-M up |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | SRAM RS | Shimano MT500 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55E |
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