Description

The One-Sixty 700 gets all the cutting edge enduro performance of Meridas radical new design but with a high-value and fully featured all-aluminium frame. That means hard-hitting modern geometry with the new FAST kinematic suspension that delivers a chaos taming ride alongside quality Marzocchi and Fox suspension. Shimano’s proven 12-speed Deore drivetrain means reliable shifts time after time, while four-piston brakes make short work of keeping everything under control. The One-Sixty is a radical, all-new design that pushes Meridas hard-hitting enduro platform to new heights. Just as well, because once it’s there it’s ready to rip the longest, toughest descents too.

FOX Float Performance shock with 170mm Marzocchi Z1 fork, 1 x 12 Shimano drivetrain with Shimano XT multi-release lever and SLX rear mech and Race Face Aeffect chainset. Shimano SLX 4 pot hydraulic disc brakes and dropper post.

Meridas new suspension system uses a flexstay design with an adjustable rocker, so whether you choose to run it as a full 29er (162mm travel) or mixed 29/27.5” setup (171mm travel), the geometry is preserved. There’s a radically steep 79° seat tube angle for goat-like climbing and slack 64° head angle plus 170mm fork to deal with downhill trail chaos. New sizing allows riders to run a longer or shorter reach frame independently of their height, while suspension becomes more progressive as you size up, all with long-travel dropper posts. Wire Port cable routing plus reliable threaded bottom bracket round out the package, while carbon frame models offer on-board tool storage and FidLock magnetic bottle cages.

Highlights:

Full aluminium frame with FAST kinematic suspension and radical new enduro geometry
Mixed or full 29er wheel setup with Agilometer sizing
Marzocchi Z1 fork and Fox shock, proven Shimano 12-speed drivetrain
Maxxis Double Down front and rear tyres
230mm travel-adjustable dropper post
Powerful 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
Frame
Lite Aluminium, Next Generation enduro geometry, internal cable routing, long seat post insert depth. Boost axles standard, threaded BB, trail mount and bottle bosses, flip chip for mullet or 29er. max tyre size – 2.5″

Shock
FOX Float X Performance; platform

Fork
Marzocchi Z1; Air; 170mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; Max. tyre size: 29″ x 2.6″

Gears 12
Shifters
Shimano XT; Multi Release and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever

Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+; SGS
Bottom Bracket Race Face BSA 68/73 – 24mm
Chain
KMC X12

Chainset Race Face Aeffect; 32 tooth chainset. Merida Expert TR ISCG05 chainguide. Crank length: 170mm
Cassette Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Brake Lever
Shimano SLX M7120

Front Brake Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper brake with Shimano RT64; 203mm rotor
Rear Brake Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper brake with Shimano RT64; 203mm rotor
Grip
Merida Expert EC

Handlebar Merida Team; TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; XS/S 18mm rise; M/L/XL 30mm rise
Stem Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise – Stem length: 40mm (all sizes). GoPro & Supernova mount point
Headset Merida 8158 1-1/8″-1.5″ cartridge bearing
Pedal Not Included
Saddle
Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool

Seatpost Merida Team TR; 34.9mm diameter; in-line; all sizes 30-230mm seat post travel
Wheel Size 29″ / 27.5″
Rims Merida Expert TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included); Rear 27.5″ for XS/S & M, 29″ for L & XL
Spokes Double Butted Black stainless
Front Hub Shimano SLX; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
Rear Hub Shimano SLX; 148x12mm, 32 spokes; Center lock. With Merida Expert TR axle including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Front Tyre Maxxis Assegai; 29″ x 2.5″; Kevlar bead, folding; TR DD 3C MaxxGrip
Rear Tyre Maxxis DHR II; 27.5″ x 2.4″ for XS/S & M; 29″ x 2.4″ for L & XL; Kevlar bead, folding; TR DD 3C MaxxTerra