2019 Trek Fuel EX Plus vs 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The M is the Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX Plus. 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 Plus in ML, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX Plus, MLMerida ONE-TWENTY, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX Plus ML | Merida ONE-TWENTY M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446 | 435 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 607 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2° | 67.3 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2° | 75.5 | +1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 592 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1160.7 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 40 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 329 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 718 | −24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Trek Fuel EX Plus. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX Plus, 2021 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX PlusMerida 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 Plus5 Plus | Merida ONE-TWENTY3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Merida ONE-TWENTY CFA |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL | Marzocchi Z2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Race Face Cinch | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD35 | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Cassette | 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 |
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