2025 Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano vs 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX
The LONG is the Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your XL (Low) Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano. 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 NINETY-SIX
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano in XL (Low), the Merida NINETY-SIX in LONG places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano, XL (Low)Merida NINETY-SIX, LONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano XL (Low) | Merida NINETY-SIX LONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 495 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 610 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 79.5 | +4.0° |
| Effective top tube | 664mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 435 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1237mm | 1215 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 47 | +11 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 790mm | 747 | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 445 | −55 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 520 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 135mm | 110 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano, 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Comp ShimanoMerida NINETY-SIX
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 | Specialized Chisel Comp ShimanoComp Shimano | Merida NINETY-SIX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V |
| Fork | RockShox SID | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | SR Suntour Edge LOR |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | Shimano MT501 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper post | Merida EXPERT TR II |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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