2019 Trek Fuel EX 29 vs 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY
The L is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX 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 29 in ML, the Merida ONE-FORTY in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29, MLMerida ONE-FORTY, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 ML | Merida ONE-FORTY L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 455 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 614.9 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 66.3 | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 619.7 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1194 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 21 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 750 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 475 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 29. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX 29, 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29Merida ONE-FORTY
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 295 29 | Merida ONE-FORTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL | SR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 NPBK |
| Crankset | Race Face Cinch | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Kenda Regolith |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | Merida COMP TR |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro M275 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida COMP CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chainring | not listed | 32T |
| Wheelset | not listed | Merida Comp TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
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