2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY 700 vs 2026 GT Sensor Comp
The GT Sensor Comp size closest to your MID is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the GT Sensor Comp
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY 700 in MID, the GT Sensor Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 74 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +74 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY 700, MIDGT Sensor Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY 700 MID | GT Sensor Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 510 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 613 | 642 | +29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 646 | +56 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | 1273 | +74 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 35 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 752 | 755 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 460 | +35 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 140 | +35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 345 |
Differences are the GT Sensor Comp minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY 700. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-TWENTY 700, 2026 GT Sensor Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTY 700GT 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-TWENTY 700700 | GT Sensor CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE V | GT Sensor |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Fox DPS Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM PG |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle S1000 | TruVativ Descendant GX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | TruVativ Powerspline |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Forekaster | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | Tektro M745 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Tektro M745 |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | GT Alloy Riser |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | GT Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | FSA 42 |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | GT DropKick |
| Saddle | Proxim Nembo | WTB Silverado |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB ST |
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