2023 Specialized Epic Pro vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
The S is the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K size closest to your S Specialized Epic 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 RC 10K
Compared with the Specialized Epic Pro in S, the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Pro, SMerida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Pro S | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 433 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 586 | 585 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.8 | 76.5 | +0.7° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1126 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 48 | 45 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 324 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 576 | |
| Standover | not listed | 730 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 400 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 503 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K minus the Specialized Epic Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Pro, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic ProMerida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
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 ProPro | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Fox 34 Float SC Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | Fox Float SL Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM TLM | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate |
| Handlebar | S Works Carbon XC Mini Rise | Merida TEAM CC II |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | SCRATCH M5 PAS NACK |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck |
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