2017 Norco Range C9.1 vs 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-SIXTY size closest to your XL Norco Range C9.1. 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 Merida ONE-SIXTY
Compared with the Norco Range C9.1 in XL, the Merida ONE-SIXTY in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Range C9.1 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Range C9.1 XL | Merida ONE-SIXTY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 483 | 490 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 627 | 617 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 65.3 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 75 | +1.3° |
| Wheelbase | 1249 | 1247 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 340 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 104 | 130 | +26 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 648 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 430 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 6 | |
| Standover | not listed | 765 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 490 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 562 |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY minus the Norco Range C9.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Range C9.1, 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Range C9.1Merida ONE-SIXTY
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 | Norco Range C9.1C9.1 | Merida ONE-SIXTY4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox RC2 36 Factory | RockShox Yari RC |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Kashima Trunion mount Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe R |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX 1230 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle 12 speed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle X0 1 carbon w/32T | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT DHRII 2.4 WT | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Rim | Race Face ARC30 29er welded | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RSC | Shimano MT520 |
| Handlebar | Race Face SixC | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine-R | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Grips | Race Face Love Handle lock on grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Zero Stack sealed bearing | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Saddle | SDG Duster RL w/Norco Design | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-SIXTY CFA |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT64 |
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