2026 Specialized Epic World Cup vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700
The XL is the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 size closest to your XL Specialized Epic World Cup. 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 in XL, the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 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, XLMerida BIG.NINE TR 700, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup XL | Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490mm | 480 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 628mm | 633 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.9 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.2 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 670 | 659 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212mm | 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 | 516 | 530 | +14 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 minus the Specialized Epic World Cup. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World CupMerida 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 | Merida BIG.NINE TR 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.NINE TR LITE III |
| Fork | not listed | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT501 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | not listed | Merida Comp TR |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
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