2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR vs 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700
The Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 size closest to your MID is the MID. Compare the MID instead
What changes on the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in MID, the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 in SHORT places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 28 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −28 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, MIDMerida ONE-SIXTY 700, SHORTDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR MID | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 SHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 442 | −28 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 615 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 79 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 562 | −27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 434 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1215 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | 7 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 740 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 410 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 581 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY FRMerida ONE-SIXTY 700
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 | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour Durolux 38 RC | RockShox Zeb Select |
| Rear shock | DVO Jade X D3 | RockShox Vivid Select |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini HD-M535 | SRAM Maven |
| Rotor | Tektro TR203-45 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Merida Expert TR II |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Merida Expert eTRII |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Merida Expert TR |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | Merida EXPERT TR III |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp |
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