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2026 Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700

The M is the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 size closest to your M Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset. 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 RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset in M, the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+14 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.4°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset (M) and 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 is the colored outline on top.J 1150

Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset, MMerida BIG.NINE TR 700, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset MMerida BIG.NINE TR 700 MDifference
Reach440mm440±0 mm
Stack600mm614+14 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.9+0.4°
Seat tube angle74.5°74.2−0.3°
Effective top tube612mm614+2 mm
Chainstay length430mm430±0 mm
Wheelbase1150mm1152+2 mm
BB drop57mm57±0 mm
BB height313mmnot listed
Standover764mm713−51 mm
Seat tube length410mm410±0 mm
Fork length516mm530+14 mm
Head tube length95mm95±0 mm

Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 minus the Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate FramesetMerida BIG.NINE TR 700

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate FramesetS-Works - RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate FramesetMerida BIG.NINE TR 700700
Rear shockRockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimatenot listed
SeatpostRoval Control SLMerida COMP TR
Framenot listedMerida BIG.NINE TR LITE III
Forknot listedManitou Machete Comp
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore M6100
Cassettenot listedShimano Deore M6100
Chainnot listedKMC X12
Cranksetnot listedShimano Deore MT512
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano MT501
Tirenot listedMaxxis Rekon
Rimnot listedMerida COMP CC II
Brakenot listedShimano MT200
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Handlebarnot listedMerida EXPERT CC
Stemnot listedMerida TEAM CC III
Gripsnot listedMerida Comp TR
Headsetnot listedAcros ICR EXTERNAL neck

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