2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus vs 2020 Merida ONE-FORTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your XL Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus. 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 9.8 27.5 Plus in XL, the Merida ONE-FORTY in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus, XLMerida ONE-FORTY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus XL | Merida ONE-FORTY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 482 | 475 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 628.6 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2° | 66.3 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2° | 75 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 639 | 643.4 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1218 | 1222 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 26 | 21 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Standover | 750 | 778 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 515 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 140 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus, 2020 Merida ONE-FORTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 PlusMerida 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 9.8 27.5 Plus9.8 27.5 Plus | Merida ONE-FORTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | SR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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