2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY 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
- −42 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-SIXTY is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size L are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY XLONG | Santa Cruz Megatower L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 525 | not listed | |
| Stack | 638 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.8 | −1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 653 | 613 | −40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437.5 | 441 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1308 | 1266 | −42 mm |
| BB drop | 27.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 735 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 430 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | 115 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY, 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTYSanta 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 | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face AR |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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