2017 Specialized Enduro 650b vs 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA
The L is the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Enduro 650b, XLMerida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro 650b XL | Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470mm | 475 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 613mm | 614 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5° | 65.3 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 632mm | 632 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1225mm | 1237 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 10.5mm | 6 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 796mm | 766 | −30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521mm | 470 | −51 mm |
| Fork length | 559mm | 562 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 125 | ±0 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
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 | Specialized Enduro 650bS-Works 650b | Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDAM#RIDA |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RCT3 27.5 | Fox 36 Float Factory |
| Rear shock | Öhlins STX | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM XR | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Tire | Specialized Slaughter, Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Roval Traverse, Roval Traverse SL | attached |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL 650 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | SRAM Code RSC |
| Stem | Syntace MegaForce 2 | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | KS Lev Integra |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Expert | Prologo Nago X20 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-SIXTY CFA |
| Wheelset | not listed | FSA Gradient LTD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
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