2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9. vs 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Pro
The L is the Specialized Epic Men's Pro size closest to your XL Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. 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 Epic Men's Pro
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in XL, the Specialized Epic Men's Pro in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX 9., XLSpecialized Epic Men's Pro, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. XL | Specialized Epic Men's Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 468 | 456mm | −12 mm |
| Stack | 617 | 611mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.75° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 623mm | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 438mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1168 | 1152mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 38.9mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 776mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 470mm | −90 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | 506mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 120mm | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 332.6mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Men's Pro minus the Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. Full charts: 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9., 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX 9.Specialized Epic Men's Pro
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 NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 | Specialized Epic Men's ProMen's Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox SID 29 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL | RockShox AUTOSAG |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM 1295 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | Roval Control |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | SRAM Level TLM |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Phenom Expert |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized Eagle |
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