2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.
The L is the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. size closest to your L Merida ONE-TWENTY. 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 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY in L, the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY, LMerida ONE-TWENTY RC 9., LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY L | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 460 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 613 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.3 | 67.8 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 614 | 613 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185 | 1181 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 44 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 745 | 755 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 480 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 531 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 105 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY. Full charts: 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9..
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTYMerida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.
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-TWENTY400 | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.9. 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 | SR Suntour Edge TR LOR8 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow+ | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio Shadow |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMX8 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X10 |
| Tire | Maxxis Forekaster | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Alivio |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | BB-MT500-PA |
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