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2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset vs 2019 Merida One-Forty

The S is the Merida One-Forty size closest to your S Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset. 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 29 Alloy Frameset in S, the Merida One-Forty in S places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+16 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+23 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset (S) and 2019 Merida One-Forty (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida One-Forty is the colored outline on top.J 1121

Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, SMerida One-Forty, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset SMerida One-Forty SDifference
Reach399415+16 mm
Stack604587−17 mm
Head tube angle67.7°66.3−1.4°
Seat tube angle74.7°75+0.3°
Effective top tube565572+7 mm
Chainstay length432435+3 mm
Wheelbase11211144+23 mm
BB drop3021−9 mm
BB height344not listed
Standover767708−59 mm
Seat tube length394410+16 mm
Head tube length10095−5 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542

Differences are the Merida One-Forty minus the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, 2019 Merida One-Forty.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy FramesetMerida One-Forty

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset29 Alloy FramesetMerida One-Forty
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
StemBontrager Rhythmnot listed
HeadsetTrek Knock Blocknot listed

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