2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 vs 2025 Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE
The XL Low is the Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE size closest to your LONG 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 Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 in LONG, the Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE in XL Low places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, LONGCommencal META V5 SIGNATURE, XL LowDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 LONG | Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE XL Low | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 498 | 495.4 mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 639.9 mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.1° | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.7° | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 621 | 635.8 mm | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437.5 | 441.8 mm | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 | 1293 mm | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 740 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | not listed |
Differences are the Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700. Full charts: 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, 2025 Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE
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 | Commencal META V5 SIGNATURESIGNATURE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Air | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle DUB | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Schwalbe Tacky Chan, Schwalbe Magic Mary |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR II | DT Swiss EX1700 29 |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 | TRP DH-R EVO Pro |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | ODI Longneck |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM TR II | not listed |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer Factory |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Ridon X5 |
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