2025 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700
The S is the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 size closest to your S 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 700
Compared with the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro in S, the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 in S places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic World Cup Pro, SMerida BIG.NINE TR 700, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup Pro S | Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 420 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 600mm | 614 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.9 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.2 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 594 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124mm | 1132 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 58mm | 57 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 313mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 761mm | 712 | −49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395mm | 380 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 516mm | 530 | +14 mm |
| Head tube length | 93mm | 95 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 minus the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World Cup ProMerida BIG.NINE TR 700
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 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Merida BIG.NINE TR LITE III |
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM Quarq XO | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Chainring | Platos | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano MT501 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | SRAM Level Silver | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC Minirise | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | SRAM Twist-Loc Cuffs | Merida Comp TR |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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