2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset vs 2019 Merida One-Forty
The L is the Merida One-Forty size closest to your L Trek Fuel EX 29 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 Frameset in L, the Merida One-Forty in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset, LMerida One-Forty, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset L | Merida One-Forty L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 455 | −10 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 | 632 | 619.7 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | 1194 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 21 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 737 | 750 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 475 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Merida One-Forty minus the Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset, 2019 Merida One-Forty.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29 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 Frameset29 Frameset | Merida One-Forty |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
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