2026 Merida ONE-TWENTY vs 2025 YT Izzo Core
The XL is the YT Izzo Core 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 YT Izzo Core
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY in XLONG, the YT Izzo Core in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY, XLONGYT Izzo Core, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY XLONG | YT Izzo Core XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 492 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 635 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 632 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1243 | 1240 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 40 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 756 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 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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