2024 Giant Reign E+ vs 2026 Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K
The SHORT is the Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K size closest to your M Giant Reign E+. 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 eONE-SIXTY SL 10K
Compared with the Giant Reign E+ in M, the Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K in SHORT places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Reign E+, MMerida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K, SHORTDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Reign E+ M | Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K SHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 443 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 635 | 616 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.7° | 64 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7° | 78.5 | +1.8° |
| Chainstay length | 454 | 450 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1236 | 1228 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 25 | 27.5 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 772 | 757 | −15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 410 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 105 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 567 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 571 |
Differences are the Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K minus the Giant Reign E+. Full charts: 2024 Giant Reign E+, 2026 Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Reign E+Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro 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 | Giant Reign E+E+ 2 | Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX SL-grade | Merida eONE-SIXTY SL CF4 I |
| Fork | Fox E-Optimized Rhythm | Fox 36 Float Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano Cues LinkGlide | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Giant MRP, Shimano Cues LinkGlide | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Cues LinkGlide | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Linkglide | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Praxis N.W. | SRAM XX Eagle E-MTB |
| Pedals | Giant Flatpedal | VP 532 |
| Motor | Giant SyncDrive Pro2 | Bosch Performance Line SX |
| Battery | Giant EnergyPak | Bosch CompactTube |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano MT410 | not listed |
| Rim | Giant AM30 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact | Race Face ERA |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 | Merida Expert eTRII |
| Grips | Giant Tactal Pro-E | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch | Fox Transfer Series |
| Saddle | Velo VL3594 | Proxim Nembo Tirox |
| Wheelset | not listed | FSA SC i30 Carbon |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
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