2022 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION vs 2023 Canyon Neuron
The S is the Canyon Neuron size closest to your M Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 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 Canyon Neuron
Compared with the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION in M, the Canyon Neuron in S places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION, MCanyon Neuron, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION M | Canyon Neuron S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 596 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8 | 66 | −1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 591 | 579 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1164 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 44 | 18 | −26 mm |
| Standover | 725 | 760 | +35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 390 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 531 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Neuron minus the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2022 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION, 2023 Canyon Neuron.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITIONCanyon Neuron
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 XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Canyon Neuron5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE | Canyon Neuron |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Level T |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | SRAM Centerline Rounded |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Iridium |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Iridium |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | Canyon SP0081 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Iridium 30 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia X3 |
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