2020 Specialized Epic EVO vs 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9.
The L is the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. size closest to your L Specialized Epic 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 EVO in L, the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in L places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO, LMerida NINETY-SIX 9., LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO L | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446mm | 449 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 619mm | 603 | −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 | 1159mm | 1143 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 40 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 782mm | 773 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 510 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | 503 | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 115 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 615 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. minus the Specialized Epic EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic EVO, 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 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 EVOS-Works EVO | Merida NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory | RockShox Reba RL |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL | 175mm-M up |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ikon |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Shimano MT500 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | 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 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55E |
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