2024 Merida eONE-SIXTY vs 2026 Marin Alpine Trail E1
The S is the Marin Alpine Trail E1 size closest to your XSHORT Merida eONE-SIXTY. 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 Marin Alpine Trail E1
Compared with the Merida eONE-SIXTY in XSHORT, the Marin Alpine Trail E1 in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Merida eONE-SIXTY numbers we have for size XSHORT are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-SIXTY XSHORT | Marin Alpine Trail E1 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 419 | 430 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 620 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.4 | 63.5 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 446 | 442 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | 1211 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 9 | not listed | |
| Standover | 776 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Marin Alpine Trail E1 minus the Merida eONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2024 Merida eONE-SIXTY, 2026 Marin Alpine Trail E1.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-SIXTYMarin Alpine Trail E1
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 | Merida eONE-SIXTY | Marin Alpine Trail E1E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Marin Alpine Trail |
| Fork | not listed | X-Fusion Vengence |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion H3A Air |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SL-U6000-10R CUES |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-LG300-10 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | not listed | Marin Forged eMTB 34T 150mm |
| Chainring | not listed | Marin Single speed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Marin Threaded |
| Motor | not listed | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch PT800 Horizontal |
| Wheelset | not listed | Marin double-wall alloy 29mm inner 32H tubeless |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Magic Mary |
| Brake | not listed | TRP DHR EVO Comp |
| Rotor | not listed | TRP 220mm front, 200mm rear |
| Handlebar | not listed | Marin Trail |
| Stem | not listed | Marin CNC |
| Grips | not listed | Marin Grizzly |
| Dropper post | not listed | Marin Remote 34.9mm |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX 34.9mm diameter |
| Saddle | not listed | Marin Speed Concept |
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