2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert vs 2022 Merida Ninety-Six
The Merida Ninety-Six size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida Ninety-Six
Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Expert in M, the Merida Ninety-Six in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 44 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +44 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +39 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO Expert, MMerida Ninety-Six, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Expert M | Merida Ninety-Six XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 480 | +44 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 614 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1203 | +39 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | 749 | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 500 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 530 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 115 | +15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 648 |
Differences are the Merida Ninety-Six minus the Specialized Epic EVO Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert, 2022 Merida Ninety-Six.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO ExpertMerida 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 ExpertEVO Expert | Merida Ninety-Six6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | Fox DPS Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | Shimano SLX |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RS | 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 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC II |
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