2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 vs 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
The XLONG is the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR size closest to your XLONG Merida ONE-SIXTY 700. 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 700 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 700, XLONGMerida ONE-SIXTY FR, XLONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 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 | 735 | 735 | ±0 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 700. Full charts: 2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700Merida 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 700700 | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR LITE III |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | SR Suntour Durolux 38 RC |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | DVO Jade X D3 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | Merida Expert TR |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | Merida COMP TR II |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | Tektro Gemini HD-M535 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | 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 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
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