2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 vs 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY
The L is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your L Trek Fuel EX 9.8 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 9.8 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
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29, LMerida ONE-FORTY, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 L | Merida ONE-FORTY L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 455 | −10 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 | 631 | 619.7 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | 1194 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 21 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 737 | 750 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 475 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29, 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 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 9.8 299.8 29 | Merida ONE-FORTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | SR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X11 NPBK |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line | Merida Comp TR |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue | Kenda Regolith |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7000 | Tektro M275 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida COMP CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Chainring | not listed | 32T |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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