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
- Frame stack
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- Frame reach
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- Wheelbase
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- Head angle
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- Chainstays
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The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-SIXTY is drawn. The Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL numbers we have for size XL Low / High are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY MID | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL XL Low / High | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | not listed | |
| Stack | 615 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 589 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 434 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 737 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 460 mm | +35 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 571 mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 135 mm | +40 mm |
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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