2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. vs 2022 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your XL Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.. 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 Merida ONE-TWENTY
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. in XL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9., XLMerida ONE-TWENTY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XL | Merida ONE-TWENTY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 475 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 626 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8 | 67.3 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 635.5 | 637 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1205 | 1208 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 44 | 40 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 783 | 770 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 531 | 541 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 115 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.. Full charts: 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9., 2022 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.Merida ONE-TWENTY
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 RC 9.9. 300 | Merida ONE-TWENTY3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R | Marzocchi Z2 |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge TR LOR8 | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio Shadow | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X12 |
| Bottom bracket | BB-MT500-PA | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
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