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-TWENTY | YT Izzo CoreCore 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | YT IZZO |
| Fork | not listed | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Marzocchi Bomber Inline |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M512 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT500PA |
| Wheelset | not listed | Sun Ringlé SR329 Trail Comp |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Handlebar | not listed | YT Handlebar 35 |
| Stem | not listed | YT Stem 35 |
| Grips | not listed | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros AZX |
| Seatpost | not listed | YT Seatpost |
| Saddle | not listed | YT Custom Design |
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