2018 Specialized Camber Men's 29 vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. size closest to your XXL Specialized Camber Men's 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 29 in XXL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 52 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −52 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Camber Men's 29, XXLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9., XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Camber Men's 29 XXL | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 487mm | 475 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 678mm | 626 | −52 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 67.3 | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 669mm | 637 | −32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 435 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1222mm | 1208 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 40 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 330mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 778mm | 770 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 564mm | 520 | −44 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 29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 29, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Camber Men's 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 29Men's 29 | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 29 | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | X-Fusion Pro RL | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX, Shimano Deore M592 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG920 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM S-1255 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini Comp | Shimano MT500 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Sport | 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 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
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