2026 Merida eONE-SIXTY SL vs 2027 Canyon Strive:ON CF
The S is the Canyon Strive:ON CF size closest to your XSHORT Merida eONE-SIXTY SL. 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 Canyon Strive:ON CF
Compared with the Merida eONE-SIXTY SL in XSHORT, the Canyon Strive:ON CF in S places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +43 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eONE-SIXTY SL, XSHORTCanyon Strive:ON CF, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-SIXTY SL XSHORT | Canyon Strive:ON CF S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 450 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 630 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 78 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 584 | +41 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 445 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1245 | +43 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | 27 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 753 | 778 | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 395 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 571 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Strive:ON CF minus the Merida eONE-SIXTY SL. Full charts: 2026 Merida eONE-SIXTY SL, 2027 Canyon Strive:ON CF.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-SIXTY SLCanyon Strive:ON CF
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 SL6000 | Canyon Strive:ON CF |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-SIXTY SL CF4 I | not listed |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 eMTB | not listed |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Air | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset | not listed |
| Pedals | VP 532 | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line SX | not listed |
| Battery | Bosch CompactTube | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TC500 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR III | not listed |
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