2018 Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29 vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. size closest to your XL Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29. 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 9.
Compared with the Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29 in XL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29, XLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9., XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29 XL | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 471mm | 475 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 655mm | 626 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 67.3 | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 647mm | 637 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 435 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1197mm | 1208 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 40 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 330mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 766mm | 770 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 523mm | 520 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | 541 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 115 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. minus the Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.
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 | Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29Men's Expert 29 | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 29 Performance | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Forekaster |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano MT500 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
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