2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 vs 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida ONE-TWENTY
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 in ML, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −32 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 9.7 29, MLMerida ONE-TWENTY, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 ML | Merida ONE-TWENTY S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 415 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 607 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.3 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 572 | −45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1141 | −32 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 703 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 400 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29, 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.7 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 9.7 299.7 29 | Merida ONE-TWENTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Rhythm | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 1200 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Duster Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Expert | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | KS eThirty Integra | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Merida COMP CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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