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2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 vs 2020 Merida ONE-FORTY

The L is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your L Trek Fuel EX 9.9 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-FORTY

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 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

2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 (L) and 2020 Merida ONE-FORTY (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida ONE-FORTY is the colored outline on top.J 1188

Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, LMerida ONE-FORTY, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 9.9 29 LMerida ONE-FORTY LDifference
Reach465455−10 mm
Stack603614.9+12 mm
Head tube angle67.7°66.3−1.4°
Seat tube angle74.7°75+0.3°
Effective top tube610619.7+10 mm
Chainstay length432435+3 mm
Wheelbase11881194+6 mm
BB drop3021−9 mm
BB height344not listed
Standover731750+19 mm
Seat tube length470475+5 mm
Head tube length100125+25 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542

Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, 2020 Merida ONE-FORTY.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29Merida ONE-FORTY

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Fuel EX 9.9 299.9 29Merida ONE-FORTY400
FrameTrek OCLVMerida ONE-FORTY LITE
ForkFox 34 FLOAT FactorySR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR
ShifterSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM SX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM SX Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM SX Eagle
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM SX Eagle
CranksetSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
Bottom bracketTrek PF92SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92
WheelsetBontrager Line Pro 30not listed
TireBontrager XR4 Team IssueMaxxis Forekaster
BrakeSRAM Guide UltimateShimano MT200
HandlebarBontrager LineMerida EXPERT CC
StemBontrager LineMerida EXPERT CC
HeadsetFSA Knock Block IS-2Merida M2339 Neck
SeatpostBontrager LineMerida COMP TR
SaddleBontrager Evoke RXLMerida COMP CC
Rear shocknot listedSR Suntour Unair TR LOR8
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Rimnot listedMerida COMP CC
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Gripsnot listedMerida COMP EC

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