2019 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp vs 2021 Merida BIG.NINE
The Merida BIG.NINE size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE
Compared with the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp in M, the Merida BIG.NINE in L places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp, MMerida BIG.NINE, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp M | Merida BIG.NINE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 438 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 631 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 70 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 625 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 433 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1121 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 65 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 790mm | 778 | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 483 | +53 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE minus the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp, 2021 Merida BIG.NINE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail CompMerida BIG.NINE
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 Epic Men's Hardtail CompMen's Hardtail Comp | Merida BIG.NINE15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | SR Suntour XCT30 |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano FD-TY700, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SunRace M84 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Merida K1080 |
| Rim | Roval Control | Merida CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Merida CC |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.NINE SPEED |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida CC |
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