2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. size closest to your XL Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29. 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 9.
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 in XL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 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 9.7 29, XLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9., XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 XL | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 487 | 475 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 626 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.3 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 636 | 637 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1214 | 1208 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 760 | 770 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 520 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9..
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29Merida ONE-TWENTY 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 9.7 299.7 29 | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Rhythm | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | Shimano MT500 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
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