2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 vs 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The S is the Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your S 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-TWENTY
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 in S, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29, SMerida ONE-TWENTY, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 S | Merida ONE-TWENTY S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 415 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 607 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.3 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 572 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 | 1141 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 767 | 703 | −64 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394 | 400 | +6 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29, 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29Merida ONE-TWENTY
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-TWENTY3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | Marzocchi Z2 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
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