2025 Merida eONE-FORTY vs 2025 Cannondale Moterra EQ

What changes on the Cannondale Moterra EQ

Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY in MID, the Cannondale Moterra EQ in XL places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 79 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+24 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+42 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+79 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−0.9°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

+6 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Merida eONE-FORTY numbers we have for size MID are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cannondale Moterra EQ minus the Merida eONE-FORTY. Full charts: 2025 Merida eONE-FORTY, 2025 Cannondale Moterra EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eONE-FORTYCannondale Moterra EQ

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.