2026 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 | 727 | 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: 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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