2017 Norco Range C9.3 vs 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-SIXTY size closest to your XL Norco Range C9.3. 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 C9.3 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 C9.3 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Range C9.3 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 C9.3. Full charts: 2017 Norco Range C9.3, 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Range C9.3Merida 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 C9.3C9.3 | Merida ONE-SIXTY4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari | RockShox Yari RC |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe RC3 Trunion mount | RockShox Super Deluxe R |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX 1 11 speed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150 10-42T | SRAM NX 1230 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX1 Boost XSync w/steel 28T ring | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM GXP XR MTB PRESSFIT BB | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Rim | WTB STP I 29 TCS rim 29er rim | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | Shimano MT520 |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | FSA #57E 1.5" to 1-1/8" sealed bearing | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Duster RL w/Norco Design | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-SIXTY CFA |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT64 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
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