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2018 Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset vs 2020 Merida ONE-FORTY

The M is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your M Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset. 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 AL Frameset in M, the Merida ONE-FORTY in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+14 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 AL Frameset (M) and 2020 Merida ONE-FORTY (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida ONE-FORTY is the colored outline on top.J 1156

Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset, MMerida ONE-FORTY, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX AL Frameset MMerida ONE-FORTY MDifference
Reach433435+2 mm
Stack603601.1−2 mm
Head tube angle67.7°66.3−1.4°
Seat tube angle74.7°75+0.3°
Effective top tube578596+18 mm
Chainstay length432435+3 mm
Wheelbase11561170+14 mm
BB drop3021−9 mm
BB height344not listed
Standover743723−20 mm
Seat tube length419435+16 mm
Head tube length100110+10 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542

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

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX AL FramesetMerida 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 AL FramesetAL FramesetMerida ONE-FORTY400
FrameTrek Alpha PlatinumMerida ONE-FORTY LITE
StemBontrager RhythmMerida EXPERT CC
HeadsetTrek Knock BlockMerida M2339 Neck
Forknot listedSR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR
Rear shocknot listedSR Suntour Unair TR LOR8
Shifternot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92
Tirenot listedMaxxis Forekaster
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Rimnot listedMerida COMP CC
Brakenot listedShimano MT200
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Handlebarnot listedMerida EXPERT CC
Gripsnot listedMerida COMP EC
Seatpostnot listedMerida COMP TR
Saddlenot listedMerida COMP CC

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