2026 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2026 GT Sensor Comp
The S is the GT Sensor Comp size closest to your XSHORT 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 XSHORT, the GT Sensor Comp in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY, XSHORTGT Sensor Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY XSHORT | GT Sensor Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 615 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 551 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1176 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 35 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 748 | 740 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 395 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 110 | +15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 345 |
Differences are the GT Sensor Comp minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY. Full charts: 2026 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-TWENTY | GT Sensor CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | GT Sensor |
| Fork | not listed | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox DPS Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Descendant GX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | TruVativ Powerspline |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB ST |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro M745 |
| Rotor | not listed | Tektro M745 |
| Handlebar | not listed | GT Alloy Riser |
| Grips | not listed | GT Mushroom |
| Headset | not listed | FSA 42 |
| Seatpost | not listed | GT DropKick |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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