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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29 vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.

The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. size closest to your XL Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 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 Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29 in XL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−23 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−15 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29 (XL) and 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. is the colored outline on top.J 1223

Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29, XLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9., XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29 XLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9. XLDifference
Reach480mm475−5 mm
Stack649mm626−23 mm
Head tube angle67.5°67.3−0.2°
Seat tube angle74.7°75.5+0.8°
Effective top tube657mm637−20 mm
Chainstay length437mm435−2 mm
Wheelbase1223mm1208−15 mm
BB drop39mm40+1 mm
BB height333mmnot listed
Standover770mm770±0 mm
Seat tube length505mm520+15 mm
Fork length540mm541+1 mm
Head tube length140mm115−25 mm

Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. minus the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9..

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Alloy 29Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.

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 ST Men's Alloy 29Men's Alloy 29Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.9. 3000
ForkRockShox Recon RLRockShox Revelation RC
Rear shockX-Fusion Pro RLRockShox Deluxe Select+
ShifterShimano SLXSRAM SX Eagle
DerailleurShimano SLXSRAM SX Eagle
ChainKMC X-11SRAM SX Eagle
CranksetSRAM NXnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM PowerSRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryMaxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Forekaster
BrakeTektro Gemini CompShimano MT500
GripsSpecialized Sip GripMerida EXPERT EC
SaddleSpecialized Henge SportMerida EXPERT CC
Framenot listedMerida ONE-TWENTY CFA
Cassettenot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Rimnot listedMerida EXPERT TR
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT54
Handlebarnot listedMerida EXPERT TR
Stemnot listedMerida EXPERT TR
Seatpostnot listedMerida COMP TR

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