2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
The Merida ONE-SIXTY FR size closest to your MID is the MID. Compare the MID instead
What changes on the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in MID, the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in LONG places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, MIDMerida ONE-SIXTY FR, LONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY MID | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR LONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 498 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 625 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 79 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 621 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 437.5 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1275 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | 27.5 | +21 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 740 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 445 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 581 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 105 | +10 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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