2024 Merida eONE-SIXTY vs 2026 Marin Alpine Trail E1

What changes on the Marin Alpine Trail E1

Compared with the Merida eONE-SIXTY in MID, the Marin Alpine Trail E1 in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 31 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+10 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+31 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+39 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 MID are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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.