2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 vs 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your XL Trek Fuel EX 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
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 in XL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29, XLMerida ONE-TWENTY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 XL | Merida ONE-TWENTY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 487 | 475 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 626 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.3 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 657 | 637 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1214 | 1208 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 747 | 770 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 520 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 29. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 29, 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29Merida 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 295 29 | Merida ONE-TWENTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | RockShox SEKTOR | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost148 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Bontrager AT-650 | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M315 | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | Merida COMP CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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