2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29 vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. size closest to your XL Specialized Stumpjumper ST 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 RC 9.
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29 in XL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29, XLMerida ONE-TWENTY RC 9., XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29 XL | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 480 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 649mm | 622 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 76 | +1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 657mm | 635.5 | −22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 435 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1223mm | 1205 | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 39mm | 44 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 333mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 768mm | 783 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | 520 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 540mm | 531 | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 115 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. minus the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9..
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 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 Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 29Men's Expert 29 | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.9. 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 | SR Suntour Edge TR LOR8 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio Shadow |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | Maxxis Ikon |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | BB-MT500-PA |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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