2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
The M is the Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your MID 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 Boardman MTR 8.6
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY in MID, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-TWENTY is drawn. The Boardman MTR 8.6 numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY MID | Boardman MTR 8.6 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 460 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 613 | 610 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 595 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 40 | not listed | |
| Standover | 752 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 110 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTYBoardman MTR 8.6
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-TWENTY300 | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE V | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 2CR | SR Suntour XCR 34 |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | microSHIFT CS-H104 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | Prowheel Charm |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro HD-280 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Tektro HD-280 |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR | Boardman 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TR | Boardman Alloy |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Boardman lock-on |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | FSA No.42 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | Boardman Alloy |
| Chainring | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo Flats |
| Wheelset | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
| Saddle | not listed | Boardman MTB |
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