2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon Coil Edition vs 2021 Merida ONE-SIXTY

What changes on the Merida ONE-SIXTY

Compared with the Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon Coil Edition in 27.5 XL, the Merida ONE-SIXTY in M places the top of the head tube 48 mm lower and 63 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 84 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−48 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−63 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−84 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon Coil Edition numbers we have for size 27.5 XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Merida ONE-SIXTY minus the Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon Coil Edition. Full charts: 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon Coil Edition, 2021 Merida ONE-SIXTY.

Where each sits in its class

Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon Coil EditionMerida ONE-SIXTY

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.