2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR vs 2027 Commencal CLASH MARZO
The Commencal CLASH MARZO size closest to your MID is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Commencal CLASH MARZO
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in MID, the Commencal CLASH MARZO in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, MIDCommencal CLASH MARZO, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR MID | Commencal CLASH MARZO L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 490 mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 628 mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.2° | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 633 mm | +44 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 434 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1265 mm | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 743 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 440 mm | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 572 mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 120 mm | +25 mm |
Differences are the Commencal CLASH MARZO minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR. Full charts: 2026 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, 2027 Commencal CLASH MARZO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY FRCommencal 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 FR400 | Commencal CLASH MARZOMARZO |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal CLASH |
| Fork | DVO Onyx 38 D3 | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Rear shock | DVO Jade X CORE | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | Shimano MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | Shimano SM-BB71 |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | DT Swiss E593 |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 | SRAM DB4 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | Ride Alpha R27 |
| Stem | Merida Comp TR | ALPHA 40 |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Acros ZS44/ZS56 |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | ALPHA |
| Hub | not listed | Formula MSL-148A, Formula DC-611 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
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