2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.
The M is the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. size closest to your M 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 M, the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. in M 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, MMerida ONE-TWENTY RC 9., MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY M | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 604 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.3 | 67.8 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 591 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160.7 | 1157 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 44 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 718 | 725 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 531 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY. Full charts: 2021 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-TWENTY3000 | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.9. 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | SR Suntour Edge TR LOR8 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | BB-MT500-PA |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TR | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TR | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Alivio |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
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