ONE-FORTY 600
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight | 31.9 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT, Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Sep 2023 · Guy Kesteven
Merida’s 140mm trail bike is packed with smart features with some radical geometry choices too, Guy Kesteven checks out how it rides from XC to extreme
Super friendly and forgiving vibe
Smooth flex stay suspension
Mullet and longer travel potential
Internal and external storage wins
Unique ultra long, custom stroke dropper
Hefty for a carbon frame
Headset cable routing
Comfy rather than combative
Super steep seat angle could cause physio issues
Jun 2023
Featuring an all-new frame and suspension design for 2023, the Merida One-Forty offers high performance at an impressive price.
Super fun & involving to ride
Efficient & supportive suspension
Great seated climbing position
Mullet compatibility
Option to increase fork & shock travel
Awesome package for the money
Dropper post travel adjuster doesn't work
Creaky headset
Fork wiper seal leaked oil
May 2023 · Tom Marvin
Will this super-long trail bike convince Tom that stretched-out bikes can live up to their hype?
All the descending confidence one could ask for
Stellar kit for the cash
Solid pedalling characteristics
Cockpit isn’t quite to my taste
Feb 2023 · Mick Kirkman
If first impressions are anything to go by, Merida’s latest logically-named One-Forty trail bike, looks like the kind of do-it-all rig you’d expect from a mainstream brand – with a well-finished, smooth-lined carbon frame and fancy big-name kit. Dig a little deeper though, and Merida’s latest creation kicks any conservative ideas to touch faster than you can say ‘Rishi Sunak’. With real attitude and some of the most radical trail bike geometry around, the new One-Forty is seriously cutting edge. Buyer’s guide to the best full-suspension trail bikes Buyer’s guide to the best mountain bikes Need to know The new One-Forty shares the same frame with the One-Sixty, which means it’s a little ‘overbuilt’ as a trail bike and subsequently heavier than some. Merida’s ‘Agilometer’ sizing sees super long frames extending to a massive 535mm reach in size X-Long Thankfully the 80º seat tube angle is not as steep as claimed Fully Mullet compatible and gains 10mm more travel (153mm) with the smaller rear wheel. Low standover heights are paired with the brand’s own adjustable dropper post that extends up to 230mm. While most brands have scaled back the leaps in frame length that have revolutionised sizing over the last decade, Merida has gone full throttle. The mid (medium) bike here has a 480mm reach, a near vertical 80-degree effective seat angle, which we’ll get to in just a minute. It’s so long in fact, that the 535mm reach on the X-Long frame makes it the same length as an XL Nicolai Geometron – one of the pioneers of the longer frame philosophy. Merida’s new ‘Agilometer’ sizing system goes on frame length rather than seat tube height, so all five sizes come with very low seat tubes with stacks of standover clearance. This leaves tons of room for the rider to be dynamic on the bike and lowers the centre of gravity. But let’s get back to the 80º effective seat tube angle. It sounds crazy steep, right? That’s because Merida measures it with a saddle height that would correspond to the top of the head tube, not very useful for seated pedalling. Raise the saddle to something normal, say 740mm, and the effective seat tube angle decreases to 78º or thereabouts. Which is spot on. Choosing your optimum saddle height isn’t an issue either, thanks to Merida’s clever adjustable dropper post with a maximum 230mm of drop. Bigger frames also get a different suspension tune with more damping and support for heavier riders that typically opt for longer sizes. Now, part of the explanation for the progressive geometry on the One-Forty is that it shares its frame with the new One-Sixty enduro bike. By fitting a shorter stroke (57.5mm) shock (rather than 65mm) travel is limited to 143mm. It also gets a shorter travel 150mm fork, which steepens the angles, drops the BB and increases the reach over the One-Sixty. To compensate for the steeper seat tube angle, Merida fits a 10mm lay-back head on the dropper post. Yes, …Continue reading »
Consummate all-rounder that’s a fantastic climber. Smooth, efficient and fast across the ground and very stable at speed. Category 5 frame is rated for bike park or even DH use.
Shock tune on Fox DPS shock lacks a smidge of mid-stroke support. Reynolds Black Label carbon wheels are a bit sharp and stiff. Adjustable dropper post adjuster ‘box’ can occasionally catch on your thighs. At 14kg, it’s not as light as you might expect for an £8K trail bike.
Aug 2020
The Merida One-Forty 600 is an entry-level, mid-travel 27.5" trail bike from the company's extensive full suspension bike range. It gets the same suspension linkage as the long travel bikes for a bottomless feel, but it's coupled with dated geometry – and an undergunned fork that lets the bike down.
Frame | ONE-FORTY LITE, 140mm suspension travel, material: aluminium, 27.5x2.6" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | Marzocchi Z2, Air, 150mm suspension travel, Tapered, 44mm fork offset, 27.5x2.8" max. wheelsize Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, lockout Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
Headset | MERIDA M2339 Neck |
Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT TR, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 20mm rise |
Saddle | MERIDA COMP CC |
Seatpost | MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 100mm travel seatpost - M: 125mm travel seatpost - L/XL: 150mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS |
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Crank | Race Face Ride, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
Shifters | Shimano SL -MT500-IL |
Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
Chain | KMC X12 |
Brakes | Shimano M6100, 2 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | MERIDA EXPERT TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
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Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
Front Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
Rear Hub | Shimano MT410-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5x2.5", fold, TR EXO 3C MaxxTera |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, 180mm |
Last updated April 13
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