2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite size closest to your MID is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in MID, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in L places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, MIDNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY MID | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 475 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 639 | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 78° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 440 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1251 | +9 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 | |
| BB height | not listed | 345 |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTYNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
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 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Inline | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SunRace 10-50t ZX11 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | not listed |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | Merida Comp TR | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
| Dropper post | not listed | Brand-X Ascend |
| Saddle | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon |
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