2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp vs 2022 Merida Ninety-Six
The M is the Merida Ninety-Six size closest to your M Specialized Epic EVO Comp. 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
Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in M, the Merida Ninety-Six in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO Comp, MMerida Ninety-Six, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Comp M | Merida Ninety-Six M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 440 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 595 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 75 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1156 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | 741 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 440 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 530 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 95 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 601 |
Differences are the Merida Ninety-Six minus the Specialized Epic EVO Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp, 2022 Merida Ninety-Six.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO CompMerida Ninety-Six
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 EVO CompEVO Comp | Merida Ninety-Six6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Fox DPS Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7100 | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Shimano MT510-B | Shimano SLX |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC II |
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