2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR vs 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
The S Low is the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL size closest to your XSHORT Merida ONE-SIXTY FR. 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 META V5 ESSENTIAL
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in XSHORT, the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in S Low places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, XSHORTCommencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, S LowDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR XSHORT | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL S Low | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 435.4 mm | +20 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 | 535 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 436.8 mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | 1215 mm | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 735 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 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 FR. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY FRCommencal 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 FR400 | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | SR Suntour Durolux 38 RC | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | DVO Jade X D3 | Fox Float X Performance |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | 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 | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | DT Swiss E593 |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini HD-M535 | TRP EVO Expert |
| Rotor | Tektro TR203-45 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | KS Rage i |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Solano SL |
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