2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2026 GT Sensor Comp
The XL is the GT Sensor Comp size closest to your XLONG 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 GT Sensor Comp
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY in XLONG, the GT Sensor Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY, XLONGGT Sensor Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY XLONG | GT Sensor Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 510 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 642 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 632 | 646 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1243 | 1273 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 35 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 756 | 755 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 460 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 140 | +25 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 345 |
Differences are the GT Sensor Comp minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY, 2026 GT Sensor Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTYGT Sensor Comp
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 | GT Sensor CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE V | GT Sensor |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 2CR | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR | Fox DPS Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | SRAM PG |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | TruVativ Descendant GX |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | TruVativ Powerspline |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro M745 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Tektro M745 |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR | GT Alloy Riser |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | GT Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | FSA 42 |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | GT DropKick |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB ST |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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