2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset vs 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY 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-TWENTY
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset in XXL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 32 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −32 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −39 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 Alloy Frameset, XXLMerida ONE-TWENTY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset XXL | Merida ONE-TWENTY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 507 | 475 | −32 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 626 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.3 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6° | 75.5 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 686 | 637 | −49 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1247 | 1208 | −39 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 787 | 770 | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 520 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 115 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy FramesetMerida 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 29 Alloy Frameset29 Alloy Frameset | Merida ONE-TWENTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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