2026 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2025 YT Izzo Core
The L is the YT Izzo Core size closest to your MID 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 YT Izzo Core
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY in MID, the YT Izzo Core in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-TWENTY is drawn. The YT Izzo Core numbers we have for size L are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY MID | YT Izzo Core L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 472 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 613 | 621 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 432 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 40 | 40 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 752 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | not listed |
Differences are the YT Izzo Core minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY. Full charts: 2026 Merida ONE-TWENTY, 2025 YT Izzo Core.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTYYT Izzo Core
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 | YT Izzo CoreCore 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE V | YT IZZO |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 2CR | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR | Marzocchi Bomber Inline |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | not listed |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | Shimano Deore M512 |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | Shimano MT500PA |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR | YT Handlebar 35 |
| Stem | Merida Comp TR | YT Stem 35 |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros AZX |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | YT Seatpost |
| Wheelset | not listed | Sun Ringlé SR329 Trail Comp |
| Saddle | not listed | YT Custom Design |
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