2025 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +14 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida ONE-SIXTY is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size XXL are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY MID | Santa Cruz Megatower XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | not listed | |
| Stack | 615 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 79 | 77.8 | −1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 667 | +78 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 448 | +14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1242 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 743 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 500 | +75 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 150 | +55 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2025 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-SIXTY500 | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | RockShox Domain R Gold | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | Race Face AR |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6120 | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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