2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY vs 2026 Commencal Clash Marzo
The XL is the Commencal Clash Marzo size closest to your XLONG 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 Commencal Clash Marzo
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY in XLONG, the Commencal Clash Marzo in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY, XLONGCommencal Clash Marzo, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY XLONG | Commencal Clash Marzo XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 525 | 520 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 635 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.1 | −1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 653 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437.5 | 434 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1308 | 1292 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 735 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 465 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Commencal Clash Marzo minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2026 Commencal Clash Marzo.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTYCommencal Clash Marzo
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-SIXTY500 | Commencal Clash MarzoMarzo |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Commencal Clash |
| Fork | RockShox Domain R | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | Shimano MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6120 | SRAM DB4 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | SRAM G2 |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Ride Alpha R27 |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | Ride Alpha 34.9mm |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss E 593 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
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