2021 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ vs 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 800
The XL is the Merida eONE-TWENTY 800 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 800
Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ in XXL, the Merida eONE-TWENTY 800 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 800, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY EQ XXL | Merida eONE-TWENTY 800 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 800 minus the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ, 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 800.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY EQMerida eONE-TWENTY 800
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 800eONE-TWENTY 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE III | Merida eONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour ZERON 35-Boost LOR | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour RS-EDGE-TR-LO-R8-M6 | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 11 | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | HG601-11 | CN-M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E8000 |
| Battery | Simplo Internal Battery | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Shimano SLX |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano SLX |
| 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 | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.55EP neck |
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