2025 Merida One-Forty vs 2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon
The Transition Smuggler Carbon size closest to your MID is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Transition Smuggler Carbon
Compared with the Merida One-Forty in MID, the Transition Smuggler Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +28 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +45 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida One-Forty, MIDTransition Smuggler Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida One-Forty MID | Transition Smuggler Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 510 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 607mm | 635 | +28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 65 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 80 | 77.6 | −2.4° |
| Effective top tube | 586 | 645 | +59 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437.5 | 440 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1232mm | 1277 | +45 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | 35 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 732 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 460 | +35 mm |
| Fork length | 557 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 130 | +35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 340 |
Differences are the Transition Smuggler Carbon minus the Merida One-Forty. Full charts: 2025 Merida One-Forty, 2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida One-FortyTransition Smuggler Carbon
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 One-Forty400 | Transition Smuggler CarbonCarbon Deore |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE III | Transition Smuggler |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 | RockShox Pike Select+ |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Inline | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | not listed |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Chainring | Shimano CUES U6030 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Merida Expert TR | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Forekaster | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini M535 | SRAM Motive Bronze |
| Rotor | Tektro TR203-45 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35 |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | ANVL Swage |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL | not listed |
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