2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
The Merida ONE-SIXTY FR size closest to your MID is the MID. Compare the MID instead
What changes on the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in MID, the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in XLONG places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 49 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 72 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +28 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +49 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +72 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, MIDMerida ONE-SIXTY FR, XLONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY MID | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR XLONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 519 | +49 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 643 | +28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 78 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 655 | +66 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 437.5 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1314 | +72 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | 2 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 735 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 470 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 594 | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 120 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTYMerida ONE-SIXTY FR
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 ONE-SIXTY500 | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR LITE III |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC | SR Suntour Durolux 38 RC |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | DVO Jade X D3 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow+ | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano LG500 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR | Merida COMP TR II |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6120 | Tektro Gemini HD-M535 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | Tektro TR203-45 |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM TR | Merida Expert TR II |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Merida Expert eTRII |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | Merida Expert TR II |
| Crankset | not listed | Merida Expert TR |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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