2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 vs 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY
The M is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your M Trek Fuel EX 9.8. 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 in M, the Merida ONE-FORTY in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8, MMerida ONE-FORTY, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 M | Merida ONE-FORTY M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 435 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 601.1 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.3 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 602 | 596 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178 | 1170 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 21 | −7 mm |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Standover | 747 | 723 | −24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 435 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8. Full charts: 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8, 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8Merida 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 9.89.8 | Merida ONE-FORTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Fuel EX | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | SR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | KMC X11 NPBK |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chainring | TruVativ Descendant | 32T |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500 | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line | Merida Comp TR |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Michelin Wild AM | Kenda Regolith |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8020, Shimano SLX M7120 | Tektro M275 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT66 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Bontrager Knock Block Integrated | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Dropper post | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida COMP CC |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
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