2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus vs 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The M is the Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your M Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus. 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
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus in M, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus, MMerida ONE-TWENTY, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus M | Merida ONE-TWENTY M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 607 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2° | 67.3 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2° | 75.5 | +1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 592 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 | 1160.7 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 325 | not listed | |
| Standover | 747 | 718 | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 440 | +21 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus, 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 PlusMerida ONE-TWENTY
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 | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus9.8 27.5 Plus | Merida ONE-TWENTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 350 centerlock | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Chupacabra | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 centerlock | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Duroc 40 SL | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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