2021 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ vs 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500
The XL is the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 size closest to your XXL Merida eONE-FORTY EQ. 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 EQ in XXL, the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 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 EQ, XXLMerida eONE-TWENTY 500, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY EQ XXL | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 489 | 475 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 637 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 67.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 75 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 646 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439.5 | 439.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1221 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 25 | 27.5 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 747 | 783 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 540 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 551 | 541 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 140 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 minus the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ, 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY EQMerida 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 EQ675 EQ | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500eONE-TWENTY 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE III | Merida eONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour ZERON 35-Boost LOR | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour RS-EDGE-TR-LO-R8-M6 | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 11 | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | HG601-11 | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Simplo Internal Battery | Shimano E8010 |
| 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 EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55EP neck |
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