2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
The XSHORT is the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR 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 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in XSHORT, the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in XSHORT places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, XSHORTMerida ONE-SIXTY FR, XSHORTDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY XSHORT | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR XSHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 415 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 615 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 79 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 434 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | 1188 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | 7 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 735 | 735 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 581 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2026 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 LITE III |
| Fork | RockShox Domain R Gold | DVO Onyx 38 D3 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | DVO Jade X CORE |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC XGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | Merida Expert TR II |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | Merida COMP TR II |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6120 | SRAM DB4 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Merida Comp TR II |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Merida Comp TR |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida Comp TR |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | Merida EXPERT TR II |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
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