2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
The S is the Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your SHORT 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 SHORT, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −7 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 S are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY SHORT | Boardman MTR 8.6 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 440 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 609 | 602 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 569 | 573 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 40 | not listed | |
| Standover | 750 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 | ±0 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-TWENTY | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR 34 |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | not listed | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | not listed | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | not listed | microSHIFT CS-H104 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Chainring | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo Flats |
| Wheelset | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro HD-280 |
| Rotor | not listed | Tektro HD-280 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Boardman 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Boardman lock-on |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.42 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
| Saddle | not listed | Boardman MTB |
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