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2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 vs 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY

The XL is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your XL Specialized Stumpjumper 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 Stumpjumper 27.5 in XL, the Merida ONE-FORTY in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−21 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (XL) and 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida ONE-FORTY is the colored outline on top.J 1243

Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5, XLMerida ONE-FORTY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 XLMerida ONE-FORTY XLDifference
Reach480mm475−5 mm
Stack637mm628.6−8 mm
Head tube angle65.5°66.3+0.8°
Seat tube angle74.2°75+0.8°
Chainstay length432mm435+3 mm
Wheelbase1243mm1222−21 mm
BB drop21mm21±0 mm
BB height336mmnot listed
Standover774mm778+4 mm
Seat tube length505mm515+10 mm
Fork length542mm542±0 mm
Head tube length155mm140−15 mm
Effective top tubenot listed643.4

Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5, 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5Merida ONE-FORTY

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5Merida ONE-FORTY400
ForkFox FLOAT RhythmSR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR
Rear shockFox FLOAT DPX2 FactorySR Suntour Unair TR LOR8
ShifterShimano XTR M9100Shimano SL-MT500-IL
DerailleurShimano XTR M9100Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+
CassetteShimano XTR M9100Shimano Deore M5100
ChainShimano XTR M9100KMC X11 NPBK
CranksetRace Face NextShimano Deore M5100
WheelsetRoval Traverse SLMerida Comp TR
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized EliminatorKenda Regolith
BrakeShimano XTR M9120Tektro M275
StemSpecialized DeityMerida EXPERT CC
GripsSpecialized DeityMerida COMP EC
SeatpostFox TransferMerida COMP TR
SaddleSpecialized Myth 155Merida COMP CC
Framenot listedMerida ONE-FORTY LITE
Chainringnot listed32T
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano MT500-PA pressfit
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Rimnot listedMerida COMP TR
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Handlebarnot listedMerida EXPERT CC
Headsetnot listedMerida M2339 Neck

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