2026 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
- +78 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 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 XSHORT | Santa Cruz Megatower L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 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 | 535 | 613 | +78 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 441 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 | 1266 | +78 mm |
| BB drop | 7 | not listed | |
| Standover | 727 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 430 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 581 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 115 | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY. Full charts: 2026 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-SIXTY400 | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY LITE III | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Inline | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SunRace 10-50t ZX11 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR II | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Bottom bracket | Samox BSA 24mm EB2401 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | Race Face AR |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Merida Comp TR II | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | Merida Comp TR | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Merida Comp TR | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | not listed |
| 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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