2019 Trek Fuel EX C Frameset vs 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The L is the Merida ONE-TWENTY 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-TWENTY
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX C Frameset in ML, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX C Frameset, MLMerida ONE-TWENTY, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX C Frameset ML | Merida ONE-TWENTY L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 455 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 616 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.3 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 616 | 614 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1185 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 745 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 480 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 105 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Trek Fuel EX C Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX C Frameset, 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX C FramesetMerida 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 C FramesetC Frameset | Merida ONE-TWENTY3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Marzocchi Z2 |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| 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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