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Merida launches new All Mountain and Enduro

Ludwig Döhl

 · 01.07.2017

Merida launches new All Mountain and EnduroPhoto: Robert Niedring
Merida launches new All Mountain and Enduro
Merida, one of the largest bike manufacturers in the world, is presenting a completely new all-mountain bike - the One-Forty for 2018 - and an affordable aluminium version of the One-Sixty enduro MTB at Eurobike Mediaadays.


Merida introduces the One-Forty presents a completely newly developed all-mountain bike. As the name suggests, the bike has 140 millimetres of suspension travel. What the name doesn't tell you, however, is that the new creation rolls on 27.5x2.6 inch plus tyres. The thick tyres are intended to help MTB beginners in particular to overcome obstacles in the terrain more easily. The design and the Float-Link rear triangle are very similar to the carbon One-Sixty presented last year. According to the manufacturer, the frame weighs 2950 grams without the shock.

A mixture of trail bike and all-mountain: the new One-Forty from Merida.Photo: Robert Niedring A mixture of trail bike and all-mountain: the new One-Forty from Merida. The new Merida One-Forty no longer has the option of fitting a front derailleur or chain guide. It can therefore only be ridden with single drivetrains.Photo: Ludwig Döhl The new Merida One-Forty no longer has the option of fitting a front derailleur or chain guide. It can therefore only be ridden with single drivetrains. As with all new Merida bikes, the One-Forty also relies on the specially developed Smart Entry cable routing, which keeps the cables under tension inside the frame and thus prevents rattling noises.Photo: Ludwig Döhl As with all new Merida bikes, the One-Forty also relies on the specially developed Smart Entry cable routing, which keeps the cables under tension inside the frame and thus prevents rattling noises. The One-Forty rolls on 2.6 inch wide Maxxis tyres as standard. If you are not happy with the Plus tyres, you can switch to narrower tyres.Photo: Ludwig Döhl The One-Forty rolls on 2.6 inch wide Maxxis tyres as standard. If you are not happy with the Plus tyres, you can switch to narrower tyres. In order to be able to offer the necessary range for tours in the Alps despite the single drivetrain, Merida relies on Sram's 12-speed Eagle drivetrain from the GX groupset.Photo: Ludwig Döhl In order to be able to offer the necessary range for tours in the Alps despite the single drivetrain, Merida relies on Sram's 12-speed Eagle drivetrain from the GX groupset. The Float Link rear triangle features a Rock Shox Deluxe shock with metric dimensions and a trunnion mount. Photo: Ludwig Döhl The Float Link rear triangle features a Rock Shox Deluxe shock with metric dimensions and a trunnion mount. Sram Code brakes with four pistons per caliper provide sufficient deceleration even on steep trails.Photo: Ludwig Döhl Sram Code brakes with four pistons per caliper provide sufficient deceleration even on steep trails.

Merdia One-Sixty now also in aluminium

Merida is also launching an aluminium version of its One-Sixty enduro MTB for the 2018 model year. Last year, the Enduro bike presented exclusively in carbon fibre. The entry-level model of the One-Sixty in aluminium starts at 2600 euros. Delivery dates, weights and prices of other model variants have not yet been announced.

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The aluminium Merdia One-Sixty has the same geometry and kinematics as the more expensive carbon version. The enduro bike pictured here will change hands for 2600 euros.Photo: Robert Niedring The aluminium Merdia One-Sixty has the same geometry and kinematics as the more expensive carbon version. The enduro bike pictured here will change hands for 2600 euros. To keep the gearing range high on the affordable entry-level model, Merida combines a Shimano SLX rear derailleur with a Sun Race cassette with 11-50 teeth.Photo: Ludwig Döhl To keep the gearing range high on the affordable entry-level model, Merida combines a Shimano SLX rear derailleur with a Sun Race cassette with 11-50 teeth. Merida remains true to the conventional tyre size for the Enduro. For 2600 euros, Merida equips its One-Sixty with high-quality Maxxis Exo-Protection tyres in a width of 2.4 inches.Photo: Ludwig Döhl Merida remains true to the conventional tyre size for the Enduro. For 2600 euros, Merida equips its One-Sixty with high-quality Maxxis Exo-Protection tyres in a width of 2.4 inches. The aluminium One-Sixty has an ISCG mount to fit chain guides.Photo: Ludwig Döhl The aluminium One-Sixty has an ISCG mount to fit chain guides. The SR Suntour Durolux has an integrated fender. During an initial test ride, the fork worked well, but cannot quite keep up with the market leaders from Fox and Rock Shox in terms of sensitivity. In this price range, however, the suspension fork makes a solid overall impression.Photo: Ludwig Döhl The SR Suntour Durolux has an integrated fender. During an initial test ride, the fork worked well, but cannot quite keep up with the market leaders from Fox and Rock Shox in terms of sensitivity. In this price range, however, the suspension fork makes a solid overall impression. As with the One-Forty, the One-Sixty also has space for a bottle cage in the main frame.Photo: Ludwig Döhl As with the One-Forty, the One-Sixty also has space for a bottle cage in the main frame.

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