2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2017 Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset
The XL is the Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset size closest to your L Merida ONE-SIXTY. 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 Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in L, the Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, LSpecialized Enduro 650b Frameset, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY L | Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 470mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 613mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.3 | 65.5° | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 632 | 632mm | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1237 | 1225mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 6 | 10.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 766 | 796mm | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 521mm | +51 mm |
| Fork length | 562 | 559mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 125mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2019 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2017 Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTYSpecialized Enduro 650b Frameset
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 | Merida ONE-SIXTY4000 | Specialized Enduro 650b FramesetS-Works 650b Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY CFA | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe R | Öhlins STX |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX 1230 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT520 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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