2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 vs 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-FORTY size closest to your L Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5. 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 9.9 Gen 5 in L, the Merida ONE-FORTY in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5, LMerida ONE-FORTY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 L | Merida ONE-FORTY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 609 | 628.6 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.3 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 633 | 643.4 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210 | 1222 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 27 | 21 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Standover | 754 | 778 | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 515 | +65 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 140 | +35 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-FORTY minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5. Full charts: 2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5, 2021 Merida ONE-FORTY.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5Merida 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 9.9 Gen 59.9 X01 AXS Gen 5 | Merida ONE-FORTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida ONE-FORTY LITE |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | SR Suntour Aion35 EVO LOR |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | KMC X11 NPBK |
| Crankset | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Pro 30 | Merida Comp TR |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue | Kenda Regolith |
| Brake | SRAM G2 Ultimate | Tektro M275 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | Merida COMP TR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Merida COMP CC |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Chainring | not listed | 32T |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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