2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC vs 2023 Evil Following LS Loopholes
The Evil Following LS Loopholes size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Evil Following LS Loopholes
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC in M, the Evil Following LS Loopholes in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 40 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +40 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +46 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY RC, MEvil Following LS Loopholes, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC M | Evil Following LS Loopholes L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 480 | +40 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 604 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8 | 66.9 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 591 | 631 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1203 | +46 mm |
| BB drop | 44 | 36 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 725 | 677 | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 470 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 531 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Evil Following LS Loopholes minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC. Full charts: 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC, 2023 Evil Following LS Loopholes.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTY RCEvil Following LS Loopholes
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 RC300 | Evil Following LS LoopholesLS GX Loopholes |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE | Evil Following LS |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge TR LOR8 | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio Shadow | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | SRAM DUB GX |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | SRAM G2 RSC |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Evil Boomstick Alloy |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Evil 12 Gauge |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Evil Palmela Handerson |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | BikeYoke Revive |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | WTB Volt Pro |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Wheelset | not listed | Evil Loopholes |
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