2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY 10K vs 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
The XLONG is the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR size closest to your XLONG Merida ONE-SIXTY 10K. 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 ONE-SIXTY FR
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY 10K in XLONG, the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in XLONG places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY 10K, XLONGMerida ONE-SIXTY FR, XLONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY 10K XLONG | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR XLONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 525 | 519 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 643 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 78 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 653 | 655 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437.5 | 437.5 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1308 | 1314 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | 2 | −26 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 735 | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 594 | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 120 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY 10K. Full charts: 2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY 10K, 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY 10KMerida 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-SIXTY 10K10K | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY CF4 III | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR LITE III |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Flight Attendant | SR Suntour Durolux 38 RC |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant | DVO Jade X D3 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | SRAM X01 Flight Attendant | Merida Expert TR |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB BSA 73 MTB WIDE | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Tektro Gemini HD-M535 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | 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 TEAM TR | Merida Expert TR II |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR II |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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