2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5 vs 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY
The S is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your XS Specialized Fuse 27.5. 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-FORTY
Compared with the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in XS, the Merida ONE-FORTY in S places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Fuse 27.5, XSMerida ONE-FORTY, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse 27.5 XS | Merida ONE-FORTY S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 415 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 603mm | 587 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66° | 66.3 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1120mm | 1144 | +24 mm |
| Standover | 717mm | 708 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 340mm | 410 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 520mm | 542 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 95 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 572 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 21 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Specialized Fuse 27.5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5, 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse 27.5Merida ONE-FORTY
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 Fuse 27.527.5 | Merida ONE-FORTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy | SR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 NPBK |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Stout | Merida Comp TR |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRID | Kenda Regolith |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Tektro M275 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chainring | not listed | 32T |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
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