2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 vs 2027 Commencal CLASH MARZO
The L is the Commencal CLASH MARZO size closest to your LONG Merida ONE-SIXTY 700. 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 700 in LONG, the Commencal CLASH MARZO in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, LONGCommencal CLASH MARZO, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 LONG | Commencal CLASH MARZO L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 498 | 490 mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 628 mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.2° | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 621 | 633 mm | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437.5 | 434 mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 | 1265 mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 740 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 440 mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 572 mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 120 mm | +15 mm |
Differences are the Commencal CLASH MARZO minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, 2027 Commencal CLASH MARZO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700Commencal 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-SIXTY 700700 | Commencal CLASH MARZOMARZO |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal CLASH |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | Shimano SM-BB71 |
| Wheelset | Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | SRAM Maven | SRAM DB4 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Ride Alpha R27 |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | ALPHA 40 |
| Grips | Merida Expert TR | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ZS44/ZS56 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR III | ALPHA |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Hub | not listed | Formula MSL-148A, Formula DC-611 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss E593 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
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