2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
The S Low is the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL 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 META V5 ESSENTIAL
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in XSHORT, the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in S Low places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, XSHORTCommencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, S LowDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY XSHORT | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL S Low | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 435.4 mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 626.3 mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.1° | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.7° | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 436.8 mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | 1215 mm | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 727 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTYCommencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
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 META V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Inline | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | SunRace 10-50t ZX11 | SRAM 1270 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | SRAM DUB92 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | DT Swiss E593 |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 | TRP EVO Expert |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Comp TR | not listed |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | KS Rage i |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Solano SL |
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