2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY 700 vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
The L is the Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your LONG Merida ONE-TWENTY 700. 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 700 in LONG, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- 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 700 is drawn. The Boardman MTR 8.6 numbers we have for size L are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY 700 LONG | Boardman MTR 8.6 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 480 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 618 | 620 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611 | 617 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1221 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 40 | not listed | |
| Standover | 754 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 460 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 120 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY 700. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY 700, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTY 700Boardman 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 700700 | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE V | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select | SR Suntour XCR 34 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | microSHIFT CS-H104 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle S1000 | Prowheel Charm |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Forekaster | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | Tektro HD-280 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Tektro HD-280 |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Boardman 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Boardman Alloy |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Boardman lock-on |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | FSA No.42 |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | Boardman Alloy |
| Saddle | Proxim Nembo | Boardman MTB |
| Chainring | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo Flats |
| Wheelset | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
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