2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 vs 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Megatower
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −39 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size S are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 MID | Santa Cruz Megatower S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | not listed | |
| Stack | 615 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.24 | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 570 | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 437 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | 1203 | −39 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 743 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 380 | −45 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 90 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700. Full charts: 2022 Merida ONE-SIXTY 700, 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY 700Santa Cruz Megatower
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.
| Part | Merida ONE-SIXTY 700700 | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | Race Face AR |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM TR | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM TR | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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