2023 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro vs 2025 Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED
The XL is the Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED size closest to your XL Specialized Epic World Cup 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 BIG.NINE TR LIMITED
Compared with the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro in XL, the Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic World Cup Pro, XLMerida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup Pro XL | Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490 | 480 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 633 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.9 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.2 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212 | 1199 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 57 | 57 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 313 | not listed | |
| Standover | 786 | 723 | −63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 470 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 516mm | 530 | +14 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 659 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED minus the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro, 2025 Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World Cup ProMerida BIG.NINE TR LIMITED
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 World Cup ProPro | Merida BIG.NINE TR LIMITEDLIMITED |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic World Cup | Merida BIG.NINE TR LITE III |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM 1295 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano MT501 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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