Merida ONE-SIXTY 500

Merida ONE-SIXTY 500

Product information

Color

Available color
Spec Score
Price Value

Sumarize

Highlights

  • Good uphill capabilities
  • Modern bike geometry
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP2750 £
CategoryEnduro
Travel Front170 mm
Travel Rear170 mm
Weight16.7 kg
Wheels27.5 / 29 Aluminum
Frame MaterialAluminum
GroupsetShimano
ForkRockShox Yari
ShockRockShox Deluxe
BrakesShimano Deore

Reviews

MBR

Jamie Darlow

Merida’s new One-Sixty enduro bike uses flex stay suspension, straight out of the XC race bike playbook.

Pinkbike

Seb Stott

The One-Sixty is easy to get along with. The suspension is simple to set up, the tune is comfortable and supple (if not the most supportive), and the geometry is stable without requiring special techniques to maneuver it around. It's particularly composed in...

Cons
  1. The 10K spec with Flight Attendant is silly money when the 6000 is half the price and nearly as good
  2. Suspension tune isn't the most supportive.

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Simon Kohler

The MERIDA ONE-SIXTY 8000 takes on the competition with a cool sizing concept, combining a short seat tube and long-travel adjustable dropper post in all frame sizes and thus allowing you to choose the frame size based on your personal preferences and riding...

Pros
  1. Excellent spec
  2. Cool suspension provides tons of traction, support and reserves
  3. Harmonious concept
Cons
  1. Front-heavy pedalling position on level ground

Bikerumor

Jessie-May Morgan

Last year, Merida revitalized its line up of trail and enduro bikes with the launch of the 2023 Merida ONE-SIXTY and ONE-FORTY, the former of which we review here in the 6000 Model which retails at £4,600 (€5,760). While the two are built around the same...

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BIKE Magazin

Plenty of suspension travel and robust components define the top model of Merida's Enduro line. For this ride report, we pushed it to its limits on the Isar trails, not missing a single drop.

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Bikes from this Series

ONE-SIXTY 10K

ONE-SIXTY 10K

BLACK (FLASH BCP)

9000€

ONE-SIXTY 10K

ONE-SIXTY 10K

BLACK (FLASH BCP)

0€

ONE-SIXTY 500

ONE-SIXTY 500

GUNMETAL GREY (SILVER/BLACK)

2750€

ONE-SIXTY 6000

ONE-SIXTY 6000

DARK PURPLE (SILVER/BLACK)

4600€

ONE-SIXTY 6000

ONE-SIXTY 6000

DARK PURPLE (SILVER/BLACK)

4600€

ONE-SIXTY 700

ONE-SIXTY 700

GUNMETAL GREY (BLACK/WHITE)

3300€

ONE-SIXTY 700

ONE-SIXTY 700

GUNMETAL GREY (SILVER/BLACK)

3300€

ONE-SIXTY 8000

ONE-SIXTY 8000

SILK BLACK (SILVER)

6600€

ONE-SIXTY 8000

ONE-SIXTY 8000

SILK BLACK (SILVER)

9499€

ONE-SIXTY FR 400

ONE-SIXTY FR 400

SILK DARK SILVER (GREY/BLACK)

2800€

ONE-SIXTY FR 600

ONE-SIXTY FR 600

METALLIC BLACK (GREY/GREEN)

3500€

Specifications

Frame

Frame
ONE-SIXTY LITE III (171mm suspension travel mullet / 162mm suspension travel 29" material: aluminium 29x2.5" max. wheelsize 148x12mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard)
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
SILK CHAMPAGNE (EVERGREEN/BLK)GUNMETAL GREY (BLACK/WHITE)

Suspension

Fork
Rock Shox Yari RC (Air 170mm suspension travel Tapered 42mm fork offset 29.5x2.8" max. wheelsize)
Rear Shock
Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ (platform)

Cockpit

Stem
Handlebars
MERIDA TEAM TR (material: aluminium 780mm width XS/S 18mm rise M/L/XL 30mm rise)
Tape/Grips
MERIDA EXPERT EC
Saddle
MERIDA COMP SL (V-mount)

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shift Levers
Shimano SL -MT500-IL / Shimano Deore M5100
Cassette
Shimano Deore M5100 (11-51 teeth 11 speed)
Chain
KMC X11
Crankset
Race Face Ride (32 teeth 170 mm for)
Chainrings
Chainguard
MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BSA 68/73 – 24mm

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano Deore M6120 (4 piston)
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
MERIDA COMP TR (29mm inner width material: aluminium Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) rear 27.5" up to Size M, rear 29" L & XL)
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
MERIDA COMP TR (29mm inner width material: aluminium Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) rear 27.5" up to Size M, rear 29" L & XL)
Thru Axle
MERIDA COMP TR (including removeable lever, 6 allen key)
Front Hub
Shimano MT400-B (110x15mm width front hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock 148x12mm width rear hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock)

Geometry Merida ONE-SIXTY 500

SizeXShortShortMidLongXLong
Seat Tube Angle7979797979
Head Tube Angle6464646464
Top Tube Length (mm)535562589621653
Chainstay Length (mm)434434434438438
Wheelbase (mm)11881215124212751308
Standover (mm)735740743740735
Stack (mm)615615615625638
Reach (mm)415442470498525
BB Offset (mm)77727.527.5

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Merida ONE-SIXTY 500

How heavy is the Bike?

The ONE-SIXTY 500 weights 16,70 kg. Thats roughly 36,8 pounds

What material is the frame of the Merida ONE-SIXTY 500?

The Merida ONE-SIXTY 500 ist crafted with Aluminum

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Merida?

The SRP Price is our information at 2750 GBP

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