2021 Specialized Epic EVO Pro 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 Pro in M, the Merida Ninety-Six in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO Pro, MMerida Ninety-Six, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Pro M | Merida Ninety-Six S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 420 | −16 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 | 1136 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | 740 | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 400 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 530 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 95 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 581 |
Differences are the Merida Ninety-Six minus the Specialized Epic EVO Pro. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Pro, 2022 Merida Ninety-Six.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO ProMerida 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 ProEVO Pro | Merida Ninety-Six6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT DPS Factory | Fox DPS Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M9100 | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 | 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 | Shimano XTR M9120 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC II |
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