2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset vs 2019 Merida One-Forty
The XL is the Merida One-Forty size closest to your XXL 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 XXL, the Merida One-Forty in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 32 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −32 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, XXLMerida One-Forty, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset XXL | Merida One-Forty XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 507 | 475 | −32 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 628.6 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 66.3 | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6° | 75 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 686 | 643.4 | −43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1247 | 1222 | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 21 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 787 | 778 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 515 | −45 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 140 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
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
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 29 Alloy Frameset29 Alloy Frameset | Merida One-Forty |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
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