2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite size closest to your MID is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR in MID, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, MIDNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR MID | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 464 | 475 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 639 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5 | 64° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78 | 78° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 591 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 440 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1251 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 2 | not listed | |
| Standover | 743 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 594 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 345 |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR. Full charts: 2024 Merida ONE-SIXTY FR, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Merida ONE-SIXTY FRNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
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 FR400 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida ONE-SIXTY FR LITE III | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | SR Suntour Durolux 38 RC | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | DVO Jade X D3 | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | not listed |
| Crankset | Merida Expert TR | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-F, Continental Kryptotal-R | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini HD-M535 | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | Tektro TR203-45 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Wheelset | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
| Dropper post | not listed | Brand-X Ascend |
| Saddle | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon |
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