2026 Merida eONE-FORTY vs 2025 Canyon Spectral:ON CF
The S is the Canyon Spectral:ON CF size closest to your XSHORT Merida eONE-FORTY. 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 Canyon Spectral:ON CF
Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY in XSHORT, the Canyon Spectral:ON CF in S places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Merida eONE-FORTY numbers we have for size XSHORT are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY XSHORT | Canyon Spectral:ON CF S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431 | 435 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 630 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 65.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 586 | +43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 440 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1191 | 1194 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 35.5 | 36 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 758 | 809 | +51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 420 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 557 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 115 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.5 |
Differences are the Canyon Spectral:ON CF minus the Merida eONE-FORTY. Full charts: 2026 Merida eONE-FORTY, 2025 Canyon Spectral:ON CF.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTYCanyon Spectral:ON CF
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-FORTY400 | Canyon Spectral:ON CF |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE IV | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour Zeron 36X | not listed |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-533 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | not listed |
| Battery | Shimano EN806 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 stealth | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
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