2018 Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset vs 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.
The Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset in ML, the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 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 AL Frameset, MLMerida ONE-TWENTY 9., MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset ML | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 435 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 607 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.3 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 592 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1160.7 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 738 | 718 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY 9. minus the Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset, 2020 Merida ONE-TWENTY 9..
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX AL FramesetMerida 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 AL FramesetAL Frameset | Merida ONE-TWENTY 9.9. 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Forekaster |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT500 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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