2021 Merida eONE-FORTY 700 vs 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500
The L is the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 size closest to your L Merida eONE-FORTY 700. 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 700 in L, the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 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
- +5 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 700, LMerida eONE-TWENTY 500, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY 700 L | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 455 | +5 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 | 603 | 623 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439.5 | 439.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1204 | 1198 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 25 | 27.5 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 727 | 751 | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 490 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 551 | 541 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 minus the Merida eONE-FORTY 700. Full charts: 2021 Merida eONE-FORTY 700, 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY 700Merida 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-FORTY 700700 | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500eONE-TWENTY 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE III | Merida eONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float eMTB+ Rhythm | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ 12 | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | CN-M6100 | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | 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 EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT 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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