2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC vs 2022 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida ONE-TWENTY
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC in M, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY RC, MMerida ONE-TWENTY, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC M | Merida ONE-TWENTY S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 415 | −25 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 607 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8 | 67.3 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 591 | 572 | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1141 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 44 | 40 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 725 | 703 | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 400 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 531 | 541 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC. Full charts: 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC, 2022 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTY RCMerida 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 RC300 | 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 | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | 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 | Tektro M275 | 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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