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2017 Specialized Enduro 650b vs 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA

The S is the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA size closest to your S Specialized Enduro 650b. 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 M#RIDA

Compared with the Specialized Enduro 650b in S, the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Enduro 650b (S) and 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Enduro 650b is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA is the colored outline on top.J 1153

Specialized Enduro 650b, SMerida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Enduro 650b SMerida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA SDifference
Reach410mm415+5 mm
Stack585mm592+7 mm
Head tube angle65.5°65.3−0.2°
Seat tube angle76.5°75−1.5°
Effective top tube551mm563+12 mm
Chainstay length425mm430+5 mm
Wheelbase1153mm1166+13 mm
BB drop10.5mm6−5 mm
Standover761mm717−44 mm
Seat tube length396mm400+4 mm
Fork length559mm562+3 mm
Head tube length95mm100+5 mm

Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA minus the Specialized Enduro 650b. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Enduro 650b, 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Enduro 650bMerida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Enduro 650bS-Works 650bMerida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDAM#RIDA
ForkRockShox Lyrik RCT3 27.5Fox 36 Float Factory
Rear shockÖhlins STXFox Float X2 Factory
ShifterSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM XRSRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92
TireSpecialized Slaughter, Specialized ButcherMaxxis Minion DHR II
HubRoval Traverse, Roval Traverse SLattached
RimRoval Traverse SL 650not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSSRAM Code RSC
StemSyntace MegaForce 2Merida EXPERT TR
GripsSpecialized Sip GripMerida EXPERT EC
Dropper postSpecialized Command Post IRccnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRccKS Lev Integra
SaddleSpecialized Henge ExpertPrologo Nago X20
Framenot listedMerida ONE-SIXTY CFA
Wheelsetnot listedFSA Gradient LTD
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine
Handlebarnot listedMerida EXPERT TR

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