ONE-SIXTY 7000
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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A$6,499($4,405)Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Full, 171 / 170mm |
Fork | Marzocchi |
Shock | Marzocchi Bomber |
Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT, Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
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 · Mick Kirkman
The Merida One-Sixty FR was launched at September’s EX Enduro in Devon, so our first ride testing and evaluation was carried out on terrain in and around the event with an uplift day in the local area beforehand. It’s familiar testing ground for us and terrain where we’ve previously evaluated the best enduro mountain bikes. With a coil rear shock and a 180mm travel fork, this new Merida is designed to handle new school machine-built jump and berm trails that have increasingly popped up over recent years. It’s targeted at progressive riders taking their riding to the next level as much as younger rippers on a budget looking for a tough durable bike for enduro, DH or uplift laps. Keeping an eye on a lower price point means, unlike the regular Merida One-Sixty trail bike, there is no carbon fibre option. The One-Sixty FR is only available with an aluminium frame, across two different models, topping out at £3.5k on this DVO suspension-clad 600 version. Frame Merida’s basic concept was to bring a tougher, more affordable bike that can be hammered in bike parks or push-to-the-top jumpy DH spots – or even become part of rental fleets in uplift destinations. Its frame shares the updated shape and geometry of the current Merida One-Forty and One-Sixty platforms. The FR carries over Merida’s ‘Agilometer’ geometry philosophy, which (like plenty of other sensible brands) allows riders to choose size based on frame length/reach, rather than seat tube height. Smaller riders can opt for a longer frame to taste and not get penalised by the saddle or top tube getting in the way. Taller riders can benefit too and can run one of the latest-generation dropper posts like Merida’s Team TR 2 here that is infinitely adjustable up to 230mm to achieve the desired saddle height. One thing that’s slightly at odds with Merida’s sizing philosophy though and may affect a small number of riders is the size-specific tuning on the Fast Link, because while it’s easy enough to reduce spring rate for lighter/shorter riders on longer bikes, there will always be slightly more progression in the suspension than on the smaller frame sizes. Merida’s five frame sizes see reach measurement extend all the way from 409mm in XShort up to 519mm in XLong. The chainstay is semi size-specific too, with 434mm in the smaller three sizes growing to 437.5mm in the longest two. There’s a typical-for-this-category 63.5mm head angle and a bottom bracket drop of just 2mm, although this didn’t feel high while riding to me. Smaller details include a removable 4/6mm Allen key in the rear axle and a removable ‘service port’ on the bottom of the BB that makes internal dropper routing much less painful. One-Sixty FR frames use an easy to service BSA threaded bottom bracket and neat features include chunky frame protection and a rear mud guard. The best full-suspension mountain bikes: reviewed by experts Seeing as the FR is primarily gravity focused, it’s no bad thing the alloy …Continue reading »
Suitably robust build kit. Well matched DVO suspension. Modern sizing system. Keenly priced. Bike park ready straight from the box
Internal headset cable routing. Noisy in rough terrain. Heavy
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
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 | Marzocchi SuperZ, Air, 170mm suspension travel, Tapered, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.6" max. wheelsize Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Marzocchi Bomber Air, platform Travel: 171mm |
Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing |
Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT TR II, material: aluminium, 780mm width, XS/S 18mm rise, M/L/XL 30mm rise |
Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM TR II, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, all sizes 30-230mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, SGS |
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Crank | Race Face Turbine, 32 teeth, 170 mm for all sizes |
Shifters | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
Chain | KMC X12 |
Chain Guide | MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05 |
Brakes | Shimano XT M8120, 4 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Race Face AR30, 30mm inner width, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included), rear 27.5" up to Size M / L & XL rear 29" |
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Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
Front Hub | Shimano TC500-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
Rear Hub | Shimano TC600-MS-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
Tires | Maxxis Assegai, 29x2.5", fold, TR EXO+ 3C MaxxGrip |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT64, 203 mm |
First added July 15
Last updated August 17