2026 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 XLONG places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 66 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +55 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +66 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 FR, MIDMerida ONE-SIXTY 700, XLONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR MID | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 XLONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 525 | +55 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 638 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 79 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 653 | +64 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 437.5 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1308 | +66 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | 27.5 | +21 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 735 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 470 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | 581 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 120 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR. Full charts: 2026 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 | DVO Onyx 38 D3 | RockShox Zeb Select |
| Rear shock | DVO Jade X CORE | RockShox Vivid Select |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| 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 | SRAM DB4 | SRAM Maven |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | Merida Expert TR II |
| Stem | Merida Comp TR | Merida Expert eTRII |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | 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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