2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 vs 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
The Merida ONE-SIXTY FR size closest to your MID is the MID. Compare the MID instead
What changes on the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 in MID, the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in LONG places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, MIDMerida ONE-SIXTY FR, LONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 MID | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR LONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 498 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 625 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 79 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 621 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 437.5 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1275 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | 27.5 | +21 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 740 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 445 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 581 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 105 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
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 | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select | DVO Onyx 38 D3 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | DVO Jade X CORE |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | KMC XGlide |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Merida Expert TR II |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 |
| Wheelset | Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R |
| Brake | SRAM Maven | SRAM DB4 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Merida Comp TR II |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Merida Comp TR |
| Grips | Merida Expert TR | Merida Comp TR |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR III | Merida Expert TR II |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR II |
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