2023 Specialized Epic Pro vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
The XL is the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic Pro numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Pro XL | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495 | 493 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 604 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| Wheelbase | 1211 | 1193 | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 48 | 45 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 324 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 643 | |
| Standover | not listed | 738 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 500 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 503 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
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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