2017 Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 650b vs 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA
The S is the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA size closest to your S Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 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 Elite Carbon 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
Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 650b, SMerida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 650b S | Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410mm | 415 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 585mm | 592 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5° | 65.3 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 75 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 551mm | 563 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153mm | 1166 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 10.5mm | 6 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 761mm | 717 | −44 mm |
| Seat tube length | 396mm | 400 | +4 mm |
| Fork length | 559mm | 562 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA minus the Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 650b. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 650b, 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 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 Elite Carbon 650bElite Carbon 650b | Merida ONE-SIXTY M#RIDAM#RIDA |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RC 27.5 | Fox 36 Float Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch Plus | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Slaughter, Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Roval Traverse | attached |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 650 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | SRAM Code RSC |
| 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 Comp | Prologo Nago X20 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-SIXTY CFA |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | FSA Gradient LTD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT TR |
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