2026 Merida ETMO 700 vs 2025 Trek Fuel EXe
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Fuel EXe
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida ETMO 700 is drawn. The Trek Fuel EXe numbers we have for size M are missing the stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ETMO 700 SHORT | Trek Fuel EXe M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 453 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 644 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 64.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 76.8 | −1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 556 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 446 | 440 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 20 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 410 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 580 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 110 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EXe minus the Merida ETMO 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida ETMO 700, 2025 Trek Fuel EXe.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ETMO 700Trek Fuel EXe
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 ETMO 700700 | Trek Fuel EXe2025 Fuel EXe 8 GX AXS T-Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ETMO LITE | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | RockShox Psylo RC eMTB Silver | Fox 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | Fox Float X Performance |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle E-MTB | E*thirteen E-Spec Plus |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX | TQ HPR50 |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 600 | TQ 360Wh |
| Wheelset | Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp | Bontrager Line TLR 30 |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R | Bontrager XR5 |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 stealth | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM Centerline |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Bontrager Comp |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | Bontrager XR Trail |
| Headset | Acros ICR Blocklock | 1-1/8" top 1.5" bottom |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
| Saddle | Proxim Altius | Bontrager Arvada |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Transmission |
| Dropper post | not listed | Bontrager Line Dropper |
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