2022 Specialized Epic vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
The XL is the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K size closest to your XL Specialized Epic. 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 RC 10K
Compared with the Specialized Epic in XL, the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic, XLMerida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic XL | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 493 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 623mm | 604 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 68.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 76 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1211mm | 1193 | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 48mm | 45 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 324mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 788mm | 738 | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 500 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | 503 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 135mm | 115 | −20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 643 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K minus the Specialized Epic. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Epic, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EpicMerida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
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 EpicS-Works | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Fox 34 Float SC Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | Fox Float SL Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Crankset | Quarq XX1 Powermeter | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM Ultimate | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | SCRATCH M5 PAS NACK |
| Frame | not listed | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida TEAM CC II |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck |
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