2020 Merida eONE-FORTY vs 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500
The L is the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 size closest to your L Merida eONE-FORTY. 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 eONE-TWENTY 500
Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY in L, the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eONE-FORTY, LMerida eONE-TWENTY 500, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY L | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 449.5 | 455 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 628 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 67.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 75 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 602.5 | 623 | +21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439.5 | 439.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1204 | 1198 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 24 | 27.5 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 490 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 551 | 541 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130 | +10 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 751 |
Differences are the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 minus the Merida eONE-FORTY. Full charts: 2020 Merida eONE-FORTY, 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTYMerida eONE-TWENTY 500
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 eONE-FORTY4000 | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500eONE-TWENTY 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY CFA | Merida eONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour RAIDON34 LOR | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour RS EDGE TR LOR8 | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E8000 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Merida EXPERT eTR |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTR | Merida Expert eTR |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55EP neck |
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