2023 Merida
ONE-SIXTY 8000
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Dec 2023
The One-Sixty is Merida’s recently updated enduro bike. Using the very same frame as the One-Forty, it takes all of that goodness but simply ups the travel, unlocking the frame’s hidden potential and creating an absolute ripper that’s nothing short of capable. While it’s mega proficient downhill, the One-Sixty 500 is equally as impressive when it comes to cranking back up, all while delivering some serious bang for the buck and engaging yet forgiving trail dynamics. Not only is it one of the best mountain bikes on the market, it’s a very solid stepping stone into enduro racing.
Sep 2023 · Seb Stott
The FR is aimed at park rats and rental fleets, with mixed wheels, more travel and burlier components.
May 2023 · Robin Weaver
With impressive geometry, well-balanced suspension and a great parts package for the cash, the Merida One-Sixty 6000 offers a seriously exciting ride and feels incredibly capable just about everywhere
Great geometry helps inspire confidence
Well-balanced suspension
Parts well-considered for the money
Easy on the eye
Headset cable routing won’t be for everyone
Seatpost scores easily
Mar 2023
Jessie-May's take on the 2023 Merida ONE-SIXTY; a 171mm travel flex-pivot enduro bike with all the frills and none of the spills
Mar 2023
The new Merida One-Sixty packs in almost every feature you could want in a modern enduro bike. So how does it ride? Read on for our review.
Fantastic contemporary geometry
Supple & poppy suspension performance
Huge 230mm travel dropper post
Wheelsize flexibility
Awesomely grippy & tough tyre spec
Loads of frame protection with an effective mudguard
Great range of build kits with impressive pricing
Our replacement dropper post failed
Active suspension bobs while sprinting
Internal storage needs refining
Headset cable routing
Dec 2022 · Simon Kohler
The new MERIDA ONE-SIXTY 8000 enters the “Best enduro bike of 2023” group test with a clean look and unique geometry concept. But how does it fare against the competition on the trail?
Excellent spec
Cool suspension provides tons of traction, support and reserves
Harmonious concept
Front-heavy pedalling position on level ground
Sep 2022 · Richard Owen
Forget everything you knew about the Merida One-Sixty, pretty much the only thing linking this bike with its predecessors is its moniker
Capable enduro machine
Climbs well for a longer travel bike
Excellent electronic shifting
Dropper can be tuned for an exact fit
Geometry flip chip for 27.5 or 29in wheels
Fork lacks sensitivity unless well set up
Hefty tires are slow rolling
Sep 2022 · Jamie Darlow
Merida hope the new One-Sixty will propel it into the ranks of the best enduro mountain bikes. You know what? It’s got a pretty good chance… Need to know Two new bikes from Merida, the One-Sixty with 162mm travel and 170mm fork, and the One-Forty with 143mm travel and a 150mm fork Both bikes use the same new frame technology, with flex stay seatstay replacing a pivot 29in wheels throughout, but the One-Sixty can be a mullet bike, with suspension travel rising to 171mm Size-tuned suspension, meaning each of the five sizes has a different suspension progression rate to account for heavier riders Big step up in sizing and geometry over the last bike, 20mm longer reach, with an effective seat angle of 79° All sizes come with 30-230mm travel, infinitely adjustable Merida Team TR dropper post Downtube storage, Fidlock bottle, bashguard and chainguige, saddle-mounted multitool Three carbon models, from £9,000 down to £4,600, and two alloy bikes stopping at £2,750 Flex stay bikes are not new, most XC race bikes use the technology in 2022 while Cannondale and BMC have been using it for three decades on their trail bikes. What is new is that the latest Merida One-Sixty uses flex stays – so that’s a 162mm travel enduro bike using short-travel tech. Why is that out-there? Well, with more suspension travel on the bike than your average 100mm XC whippet that’s a whole lot more flexing for the seatstay to accommodate. Add to that the intended use of an enduro bike – smashing through gnarly terrain – and there’s going to be a whole lot more stress on the stay. Merida isn’t worried though, it says the bike has been more rigorous tested than any model to date, with more than 250,000 compression cycles of the back end and shock in the lab to ensure the frame will go on indefinitely. What’s better than a new bike? Two new bikes, of course. The new One-Sixty is a 162mm travel 29er with a 170mm fork, with suspension travel growing to 171mm when you set it up as a mullet. There’s also a new One-Forty trail bike with 29in wheels, using the same flexstay suspension design – it’s got 143mm travel and uses a 150mm fork. Why flex stays? Most brands use the concept on their XC bikes to shave off weight. That’s arguably less important on a heavier enduro bike, where a few hundred gram saving makes less of an impression. Merida has used flex stays for a different reason here though, the tech has come across from the brand’s P-FLEX system used on Merida’s Ninety-Six XC bike. The idea is the stays are of course maintenance free, while the other pivots should need servicing less frequently too. Merida also says this leads to a stiffer rear triangle. Size tuned suspension There are five sizes of both the One-Sixty and One-Forty bikes: extra short, short, medium, long, and extra long. Merida has tuned the suspension to increase the …Continue reading »
| Frame | ONE-SIXTY CF4 III, 171mm suspension travel mullet / 162mm suspension travel 29", material: carbon, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Rock Shox Zeb Ultimate, Air, 170mm suspension travel, Tapered, 42mm fork offset, 29x2.8" max. wheelsize Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate, platform, adjustable low speed compression Travel: 171mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB DUB BSA 73 MTB WIDE |
| Headset | MERIDA 8151 |
| Stem | MERIDA EXPERT eTRII, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, 40 mm |
| Handlebar | MERIDA TEAM TR, material: aluminium, 780mm width, XS/S 18mm rise, M/L/XL 30mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM TR, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, 30-230mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, wireless |
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| Crank | SRAM X1 Carbon, 32 teeth, 170 mm for |
| Shifters | Shimano SL -MT800-IL / SRAM GX AXS Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-52 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX |
| Chain Guide | MRP AMg V2 Alloy 26-32T |
| Brakes | Shimano XT, 4 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face Turbine R30, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 28mm inner width, Centerlock, SRAM XD, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included), Lifetime warranty, rear 27.5" up to Size M, rear 29" L & XL |
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| Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29x2.5", fold, TR DD 3C MaxxGrip, Rear: Maxxis DHR II, 27.5x2.4" XS/S/M 29x2.4" L/XL, fold, TR DD 3C MaxxTerra |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT86, 203 mm |
| Fenders | Rock Shox ZEB Fender |
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Last updated April 13