2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
The Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL size closest to your MID is the M High. Compare the M High instead
What changes on the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in MID, the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in S Low places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, MIDCommencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, S LowDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY MID | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL S Low | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 435.4 mm | −35 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 | 589 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 436.8 mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1215 mm | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 737 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 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-SIXTY | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM 1270 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB92 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss E593 |
| Brake | not listed | TRP EVO Expert |
| Grips | not listed | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS Rage i |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Solano SL |
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