2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2027 Commencal CLASH MARZO
The S is the Commencal CLASH MARZO size closest to your XSHORT Merida ONE-SIXTY. 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 CLASH MARZO
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in XSHORT, the Commencal CLASH MARZO in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, XSHORTCommencal CLASH MARZO, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY XSHORT | Commencal CLASH MARZO S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 445 mm | +30 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 619 mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.2° | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 586 mm | +51 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 434 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | 1216 mm | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 735 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 380 mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 572 mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 110 mm | +15 mm |
Differences are the Commencal CLASH MARZO minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2027 Commencal CLASH MARZO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTYCommencal CLASH MARZO
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 | Commencal CLASH MARZOMARZO |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal CLASH |
| Fork | RockShox Domain R Gold | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | Shimano MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | Shimano SM-BB71 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | DT Swiss E593 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6120 | SRAM DB4 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Ride Alpha R27 |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | ALPHA 40 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ZS44/ZS56 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | ALPHA |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Hub | not listed | Formula MSL-148A, Formula DC-611 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
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