2021 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The XL is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your XXL 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 XXL, the Specialized Chisel in XL places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −31 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 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, XXLSpecialized Chisel, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XXL | Specialized Chisel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 468 | 462mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 664 | 633mm | −31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 665 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1154mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 57.5mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 842 | 845mm | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 584 | 520mm | −64 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 125mm | −20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2021 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.NINE15 | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | not listed |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1080 | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.10 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
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