2025 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ vs 2025 Cannondale Moterra EQ
The L is the Cannondale Moterra EQ size closest to your MID 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 Cannondale Moterra EQ
Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ in MID, the Cannondale Moterra EQ in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 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 EQ numbers we have for size MID are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY EQ MID | Cannondale Moterra EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 471 | 478 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 639 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 65.6 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 622 | +37 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 455 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 | 1264 | +29 mm |
| BB drop | 35.5 | 37 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 746 | 765 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 420 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 557 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 135 | +25 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.3 | |
| BB height | not listed | 343 |
Differences are the Cannondale Moterra EQ minus the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ. Full charts: 2025 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ, 2025 Cannondale Moterra EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY EQCannondale 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.
| Part | Merida eONE-FORTY EQ475 EQ | Cannondale Moterra EQEQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE IV | Cannondale Moterra |
| Fork | SR Sunotur Zeron 36X | not listed |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus | SR Suntour Edge Evo R |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | FSA Bosch E-bike |
| Pedals | VPE-533 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Battery | Trendpower Internal Battery 750 Wh TPS-C04-35SD Gen 2 | Bosch Powertube |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Continental eRuban Plus |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | WTB ST i30 TCS |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | Tektro Gemini SL |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Cannondale 3 Riser |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Cannondale 1 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Cannondale TaperRidge |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | not listed | Cannondale DownLow Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
| Fender | not listed | Hebie Alumee |
| Light | not listed | Lezyne Classic HB E1000+, Lezyne SuperBright |
| Accessory | not listed | Adjustable Kickstand |
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