2022 Specialized Epic EVO Pro vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX
The Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your M is the XSHORT. Compare the XSHORT instead
What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX
Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Pro 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 Pro, MMerida NINETY-SIX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Pro 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 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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