2019 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The Specialized Chisel size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in L, the Specialized Chisel in S places the top of the head tube 36 mm lower and 43 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 48 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −36 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −43 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −48 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, LSpecialized Chisel, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE L | Specialized Chisel S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 438 | 395mm | −43 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 595mm | −36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 625 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 | 1073mm | −48 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 57.5mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 778 | 760mm | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 400mm | −83 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 496mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 95mm | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE, 2019 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINESpecialized Chisel
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 | Merida BIG.NINE100 | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN100 BSA | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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