2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The S is the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite 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 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in XSHORT, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR is drawn. The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite numbers we have for size S are missing the head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR XSHORT | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 430 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 621 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 535 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 440 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | not listed | |
| 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 | |
| BB height | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR. Full charts: 2025 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY FRNukeproof 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-SIXTY FR | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Wheelset | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Headset | not listed | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
| Dropper post | not listed | Brand-X Ascend |
| Saddle | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon |
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