2019 Trek Fuel EX C Frameset vs 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY
The L is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX C 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 C Frameset 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 C Frameset, MLMerida ONE-FORTY, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX C Frameset 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 | 616 | 619.7 | +4 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 C Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX C Frameset, 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX C FramesetMerida 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 C FramesetC Frameset | Merida ONE-FORTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 NPBK |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chainring | not listed | 32T |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Wheelset | not listed | Merida Comp TR |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Regolith |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro M275 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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