2020 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The L is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your L Merida BIG.NINE. 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 Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in L, the Specialized Chisel in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −54 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −30 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, LSpecialized Chisel, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE L | Specialized Chisel L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 441mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 619mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 69.8° | +2.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 603 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 430mm | −30 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1182 | 1128mm | −54 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | 57.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 814mm | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 470mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 535 | 506mm | −29 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 110mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2020 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 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | 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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