Instead of taking what they had and making it better, Merida have looked at the way enduro and single track trails have evolved and created two entirely new bikes designed to take on anything they throw at you and be the perfect weapon of choice for the modern mountain biker. The one-forty, a super capable trail machine with incredible climbing characteristics, and the one-sixty. a long travel, rapid enduro rig that can take a beating. Whichever you choose, Merida have given you the most uncompromising, adjustable and flat out bikes they’ve ever produced.
ONE-SIXTY
Intended use – Enduro
- Flex Pivot suspension design
- 170mm fork with 162mm rear travel (or 171 with mullet setup)
- 29 inch wheels or mullet with flip chip
- Carbon or alloy frames
- 5 frame sizes
- 64 degree Head angle and 79 degree seat tube angle
ONE-FORTY
Intended use – Trail/All mountain
- Flex Pivot suspension design
- 150mm Fork with 143mm rear travel (or 153mm with mullet set up)
- 29 inch wheels or mullet with flip chip
- Carbon or alloy frames
- 5 frame sizes
- 65 degree head angle 80 degree seat tube angle
The Frame
With alloy and carbon builds in both ONE-FORTY & ONE-SIXTY platforms, riders of all budgets and abilities will be able to find their perfect bike. Alloy Frames weigh in at 3660g in a size M whereas the carbon comes in at a svelte 2460. Both have great warranty which are covered by 5 years of extreme category 5 use.
FAST, the new designation for the suspension kinematic across both frames, stands for Flexstay-Adjustable-Size-Tuned. Losing a pivot at the rear axle saves on both weight and maintenance whilst providing a supportive and engaging ride quality. Its adjustable via a flip chip to run 29inch wheels or 29/27.5 mixed set up without altering the geometry and size tuned to provide more progression as you move up in frame sizes, letting smaller lighter riders utilize all the travel whilst taller heavier riders still get all the support they need.
FRAME Features
NON-SLIP TIGHTENING SYSTEM – Easily secure pivot bolts with just one tool
SERVICE PORT – internal frame storage in the down tube for tools and essentials
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING- Sleek and silent routing for cables keep a clean aesthetic
TUBE BASE PLATE – easily accessible tube storage under the top tube
BUILT IN FENDER – Compact guard keeps mud and moisture away from main pivot
Sizing
The new geometry approach paves the way for a new sizing platform, solving the age old “in between sizes” problem. Choose a size based on your riding preferences, shorter for a lighter more agile feel or longer for more stability at speed. With the adjustable dropper post, its far easier to get the perfect saddle height. You can further fine tune reach and stack with the option to run the right amount of spacers, which still look clean with the integrated design.
Which one to get?
Pick a ONE-SIXTY if: You want a competitive enduro race bike Most of your riding is on steep, very technical and rough terrain Downhill speed is more important than uphill pace You ride at bike parks with large jumps, do uplifts and love sessioning tracks Overall bike weight is secondary to durability and capability.
Pick a ONE-FORTY if: You want a highly capable all-mountain bike Most of your riding is on moderately technical terrain You place equal emphasis on descending fun and uphill ability You ride longer distances and enjoy big loops in the wild as well as technical challenges.
