2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2027 Commencal CLASH MARZO
The XL is the Commencal CLASH MARZO size closest to your XLONG 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 XLONG, the Commencal CLASH MARZO in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, XLONGCommencal CLASH MARZO, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY XLONG | Commencal CLASH MARZO XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 525 | 520 mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 635 mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.1° | −1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 653 | 666 mm | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437.5 | 434 mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1308 | 1292 mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 776 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 465 mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 572 mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125 mm | +5 mm |
Differences are the Commencal CLASH MARZO minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2026 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-SIXTY400 | Commencal CLASH MARZOMARZO |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal CLASH |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Inline | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SunRace 10-50t ZX11 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | Shimano MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | Shimano SM-BB71 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | DT Swiss E593 |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 | SRAM DB4 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | Ride Alpha R27 |
| Stem | Merida Comp TR | ALPHA 40 |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ZS44/ZS56 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | ALPHA |
| Hub | not listed | Formula MSL-148A, Formula DC-611 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
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