2025 Merida eONE-FORTY vs 2027 Specialized Turbo Levo R
The S5 - 29 is the Specialized Turbo Levo R size closest to your XLONG Merida eONE-FORTY. 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 Specialized Turbo Levo R
Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY in XLONG, the Specialized Turbo Levo R in S5 - 29 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Merida eONE-FORTY numbers we have for size XLONG are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY XLONG | Specialized Turbo Levo R S5 - 29 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 511 | 500mm | −11 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 644mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 65° | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 628 | 649mm | +21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 447mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1280 | 1277mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 35.5 | 36mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 739 | 793mm | +54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 465 | 445mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 557 | 550mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 140mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 339mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Levo R minus the Merida eONE-FORTY. Full charts: 2025 Merida eONE-FORTY, 2027 Specialized Turbo Levo R.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTYSpecialized Turbo Levo R
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 | Merida eONE-FORTY400 | Specialized Turbo Levo RS-Works R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE IV | not listed |
| Fork | SR Sunotur Zeron 36X | SRAM Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus | RockShox Super Deluxe GENIE Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM XX |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | SRAM XX |
| Pedals | VPE-533 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Specialized 3.1 S-Works |
| Battery | Shimano EN806 630 Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Control |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Roval Control SL |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | Fox Transfer Neo E-Optimized |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Transmission |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Traverse SL II |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized S-Works Power Mirror |
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