2018 Trek Fuel EX vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. size closest to your 21.5 Trek Fuel EX. 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 RC 9.
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX in 21.5, the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX numbers we have for size 21.5 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 21.5 | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 480 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 618 | 622 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 67.8 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 657 | 635.5 | −22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1215 | 1205 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | 44 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 335 | not listed | |
| Standover | 740 | 783 | +43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 520 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 531 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9. minus the Trek Fuel EX. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9..
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EXMerida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.
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 | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC 9.9. 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-TWENTY RC LITE |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Edge TR LOR8 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio Shadow |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | BB-MT500-PA |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Ikon |
| 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 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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