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2019 Merida One-Forty vs 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The XL is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your XL Merida One-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 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Merida One-Forty in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+21 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2019 Merida One-Forty (XL) and 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida One-Forty is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1222

Merida One-Forty, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida One-Forty XLSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 XLDifference
Reach475480mm+5 mm
Stack628.6637mm+8 mm
Head tube angle66.365.5°−0.8°
Seat tube angle7574.2°−0.8°
Effective top tube643.4not listed
Chainstay length435432mm−3 mm
Wheelbase12221243mm+21 mm
BB drop2121mm±0 mm
Standover778774mm−4 mm
Seat tube length515505mm−10 mm
Fork length542542mm±0 mm
Head tube length140155mm+15 mm
BB heightnot listed336mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Merida One-Forty. Full charts: 2019 Merida One-Forty, 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Merida One-FortySpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5

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.

PartMerida One-FortySpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
Forknot listedFox FLOAT Rhythm
Rear shocknot listedFox FLOAT DPX2 Factory
Shifternot listedShimano XTR M9100
Derailleurnot listedShimano XTR M9100
Cassettenot listedShimano XTR M9100
Chainnot listedShimano XTR M9100
Cranksetnot listedRace Face Next
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
Brakenot listedShimano XTR M9120
Stemnot listedSpecialized Deity
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Deity
Seatpostnot listedFox Transfer
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Myth 155

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