2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITION vs 2018 Trek Fuel EX
The 18.5 is the Trek Fuel EX size closest to your S Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITION. 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 Trek Fuel EX
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITION in S, the Trek Fuel EX in 18.5 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITION is drawn. The Trek Fuel EX numbers we have for size 18.5 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITION S | Trek Fuel EX 18.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 443 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 609 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8 | 67 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 571 | 618 | +47 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 433 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1137 | 1174 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 44 | 39 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 703 | 735 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 440 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 531 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 335 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITION, 2018 Trek Fuel EX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XT-EDITIONTrek Fuel EX
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. XT-EDITION9. XT-EDITION | Trek Fuel EX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB71-41A pressfit | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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