2022 Specialized Epic EVO Pro vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX
The XL is the Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your XL Specialized Epic EVO Pro. 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 Pro in XL, the Merida NINETY-SIX in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 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, XLMerida NINETY-SIX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Pro XL | Merida NINETY-SIX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485mm | 480 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 614 | −15 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 | 1227mm | 1203 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 804mm | 749 | −55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 500 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 530 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 135mm | 115 | −20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 648 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Specialized Epic EVO Pro. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Epic EVO Pro, 2024 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-SIX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 34 Factory | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT DPS Factory | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 | Shimano MT501 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9120 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Race Face NEXT | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | Merida Expert TR II |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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