2026 Merida ETMO vs 2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert
The S2 is the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert size closest to your SHORT Merida ETMO. 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 4 Expert
Compared with the Merida ETMO in SHORT, the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert in S2 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida ETMO is drawn. The Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert numbers we have for size S2 are missing the seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ETMO SHORT | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 618 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 64.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 556 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 446 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 20 | 29 | +9 mm |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 390 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 580 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 95 | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert minus the Merida ETMO. Full charts: 2026 Merida ETMO, 2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ETMOSpecialized Turbo Levo 4 Expert
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 ETMO400 | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ETMO LITE | Specialized Levo 4 |
| Fork | X-Fusion Migo 34 | Fox 38 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | X-Fusion O2Pro | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Cues LG400-9 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line PX | Specialized Levo 3.1 |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 540 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Specialized Butcher |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | Roval Traverse |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 stealth | SRAM Maven Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | Specialized Handlebar |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Trail |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | FSA CRII NO.80 | Specialized Headset |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR IV | PNW Loam Dropper |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Traverse Alloy |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Dropper post | not listed | PNW Loam |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge |
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