2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 vs 2019 Merida One-Forty
The L is the Merida One-Forty size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX 9.9 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-Forty
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in ML, the Merida One-Forty in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, MLMerida One-Forty, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 ML | Merida One-Forty L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 455 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 614.9 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 66.3 | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 619.7 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1194 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 21 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 750 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 475 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Merida One-Forty minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, 2019 Merida One-Forty.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29Merida One-Forty
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 9.9 299.9 29 | Merida One-Forty |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 FLOAT Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XMC 1200 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide Ultimate | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line 125 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke RXL | not listed |
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