2017 Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset vs 2019 Merida One-Forty
The Merida One-Forty size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida One-Forty
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset in ML, the Merida One-Forty in XL places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 49 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +49 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, MLMerida One-Forty, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 Frameset ML | Merida One-Forty XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 475 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 628.6 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 66.3 | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 643.4 | +26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1222 | +49 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 21 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 778 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 515 | +75 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 140 | +40 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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