2022 Specialized Epic EVO RS vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX
The XSHORT is the Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your M Specialized Epic EVO RS. 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 RS in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX in XSHORT places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO RS, MMerida NINETY-SIX, XSHORTDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO RS M | Merida NINETY-SIX XSHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 435 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 596 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 79.5 | +5.0° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1149 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 47 | +11 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | 741 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 400 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 520 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 95 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Specialized Epic EVO RS. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Epic EVO RS, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO RSMerida 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 RSS-Works EVO RS | Merida NINETY-SIX |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 Ultimate | not listed |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Stem | TruVativ Descendant 35 | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
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