2021 Merida eONE-FORTY vs 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500
The Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500
Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY in L, the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +26 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eONE-FORTY, LMerida eONE-TWENTY 500, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY L | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 449.5 | 475 | +26 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 637 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 67.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 75 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 603 | 646 | +43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439.5 | 439.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1204 | 1221 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 24 | 27.5 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 727 | 783 | +56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 540 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 551 | 541 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 140 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 minus the Merida eONE-FORTY. Full charts: 2021 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-FORTY400 | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500eONE-TWENTY 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE III | Merida eONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR DS | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour RS-EDGE-TR-LO-R8-M6 | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 10 | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | CNHG54 | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Merida EXPERT eTR |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Merida Expert eTR |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Battery | not listed | Shimano E8010 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55EP neck |
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