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2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.

The L is the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. size closest to your ML 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-TWENTY 9.

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in ML, the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+13 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+12 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 (ML) and 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. (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-TWENTY 9. is the colored outline on top.J 1173

Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, MLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9., LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 9.9 29 MLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9. LDifference
Reach450455+5 mm
Stack603616+13 mm
Head tube angle67.7°67.3−0.4°
Seat tube angle74.7°75.5+0.8°
Effective top tube595614+19 mm
Chainstay length432435+3 mm
Wheelbase11731185+12 mm
BB drop3040+10 mm
BB height344not listed
Standover738745+7 mm
Seat tube length440480+40 mm
Head tube length100105+5 mm
Fork lengthnot listed541

Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9..

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.

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-TWENTY 9.9. 3000
FrameTrek OCLVMerida ONE-TWENTY CFA
ForkFox 34 FLOAT FactoryRockShox Revelation RC
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 Minion DHR II, Maxxis Forekaster
BrakeSRAM Guide UltimateShimano MT500
HandlebarBontrager LineMerida EXPERT TR
StemBontrager LineMerida EXPERT TR
HeadsetFSA Knock Block IS-2not listed
SeatpostBontrager LineMerida COMP TR
SaddleBontrager Evoke RXLMerida EXPERT CC
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Deluxe Select+
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Rimnot listedMerida EXPERT TR
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT54
Gripsnot listedMerida EXPERT EC

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