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Merida Big Nine Deore Di2 vs Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type

Merida Big Nine Deore Di2, side view

Merida

Big Nine Deore Di2

Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type, side view

Specialized

Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type

Mid-rangeHardtailCarbon29"2027
Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 20 differences, line by line.

Merida Big Nine Deore Di2, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine Deore Di2
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type, side viewSpecializedSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type

At a glance

  • Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type has 10 mm more fork travel than Merida Big Nine Deore Di2.
  • Merida Big Nine Deore Di2 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs7 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE CF3 III; material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

Specialized FACT 11m

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

fourche Fox 32 SC Performance; Air; 100mm suspension travel

 Hardtail, 110 mm
As printed

Epic Hardtail Comp ... RockShox REBA 110mm Travel

Fork model Fox 32 SC Performance
As printed

fourche Fox 32 SC Performance

 RockShox REBA
As printed

RockShox REBA, Motion Control damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel

Wheelset 29" 29" · Specialized Alloy 29 °Value not published by the brand
Groupset Shimano Deore Di2 M6250
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; electronic; SGS; 12 speed

 SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
As printed

SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 12-speed

Brake model Shimano Deore M6200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Seatpost FSA SL-K Rigid · Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight–Not given 11.08 kg
Drivetrain–Not given 1×12

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Merida Big Nine Deore Di2

Merida Big Nine Deore Di2

Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type

Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Big Nine Deore Di2 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, average equipment.
  • Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, long gearing, average equipment.
Terrain
Merida Big Nine Deore Di2 10%Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type 35%3 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes · Merida Big Nine Deore Di21 bike3 bikes3 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes10 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes5 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type8 km/h - 40 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Merida Big Nine Deore Di2Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-typeother mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Discipline–Not given Cross-country
As printed

Progressive XC Geometry

Frame and fork
Axles–Not given Thru-axles
As printed

12x148mm rear spacing

Bottom bracket–Not given SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
Cable routing–Not given Internal
As printed

internal cable routing

Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 100 mm 110 mm +10 mm
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand Shimano
As printed

Shimano Deore DI2 M6250

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission

Shifting Electronic, wireless
As printed

manettes Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; wireless

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, 12 speeds SRAM Eagle 70

Chainrings–Not given 1
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano Deore M6200 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano Deore M6200; 32 teeth

 SRAM Eagle 70, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano Deore M6200 10-51
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore M6200; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed

 SRAM 12-speed,10-52t
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, 12 speeds °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 SRAM Eagle 70 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Front rotorSame for all 180 mm 180 mm
Rear rotor 180 mm Best of the comparison 160 mm −20 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

29x2.4" max wheelsize

 700c / 29"
As printed

Specialized Alloy 29

RimsSame for all Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA EXPERT CC II; material: aluminium

 Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width 25 mm 27 mm +2 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO
As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO

 Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted–Not given 60 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 760 mm –Not given
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT CC Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm °Value not published by the brand
Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model FSA SL-K Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given M
As printed

Poids Taille MD

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Big Nine Deore Di2 and Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type come with?

Merida Big Nine Deore Di2: Shimano Deore Di2 M6250. Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Eagle 70 T-type: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission.

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