2019 Merida eONE-TWENTY 900-E vs 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500
The Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500
Compared with the Merida eONE-TWENTY 900-E in M, the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eONE-TWENTY 900-E, MMerida eONE-TWENTY 500, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-TWENTY 900-E M | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 455 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 628 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | 623 | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439.5 | 439.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1174 | 1198 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | 27.5 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 730 | 751 | +21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 490 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 541 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eONE-TWENTY 500 minus the Merida eONE-TWENTY 900-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida eONE-TWENTY 900-E, 2020 Merida eONE-TWENTY 500.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-TWENTY 900-EMerida 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-TWENTY 900-EeONE-TWENTY 900-E | Merida eONE-TWENTY 500eONE-TWENTY 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-TWENTY LITE | Merida eONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe RT | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8000 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC x11e | CNHG54 |
| Crankset | Shimano E8050 | Shimano FC-E8000 |
| Motor | Shimano E8000 | Shimano E-7000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8010 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Spline HX1501 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano XT fin | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Merida EXPERT eTR |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTR | Merida Expert eTR |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | FSA NO.55EP neck | FSA NO.55EP neck |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TP |
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