You shouldn’t have to spend a fortune to get a bike that can take on everything from enduro races to epic, big mountain descents or gnarly bike parks. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
You shouldn’t have to spend a fortune to get a bike that can take on everything from enduro races to epic, big mountain descents or gnarly bike parks. The ONE-SIXTY 500 gets our radical test and award-winning geometry and suspension design in a tough all-aluminium frame package, paired to components that deliver rock-solid performance and ironclad value. A RockShox Domain fork and Deluxe shock can take the rough with the rougher, while the four-piston Shimano brakes and wide-range drivetrain are tough and consistent.
Evolution or revolution? How about both? The ONE-SIXTY is a radical, award-winning design that pushes our 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. Our proven suspension system uses a flexstay design with an adjustable rocker, so whether you choose to run it as a full 29er (162 mm travel) or mixed 29/27.5” setup (171 mm travel), the geometry is preserved. There’s a radically steep 79° seat tube angle for goat-like climbing and slack 64° head angle plus 170 mm fork to deal with downhill trail chaos. Our AGILOMETER 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 frames offer on-board tool storage and FidLock magnetic bottle cages.
Features:
Please use the size guide provided at merida-bikes.com to find your specific fit to this particular bike model*
| spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| chain | KMC X12 |
| seat clamp | MERIDA EXPERT |
| grip | MERIDA EXPERT EC |
| saddle | MERIDA COMP SL |
| shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ |
| rotor front | Shimano RT30 |
| axle rear | MERIDA COMP TR |
| handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT TR II |
| handlebar stem | MERIDA EXPERT eTRII |
| shifter front | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| chainguard | MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05 |
| bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT-501 |
| tyre front | Maxxis Assegai |
| tyre rear | Maxxis DHR II |
| hub front | Shimano TC500-B |
| frame | ONE-SIXTY LITE III |
| frame size | Short, Mid, Long, XLong |
| color | GUNMETAL GREY (SILVER/BLACK) |
| fork | Rock Shox Domain Gold R |
| brake front | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| brake rear | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| rotor rear | Shimano RT30 |
| seat post | MERIDA EXPERT TR II |
| derailleur (r) | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| shifter rear | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| crank | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| freewheel | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| rim | MERIDA COMP TR II |
| hub rear | Shimano TC500-MS-B |
| approx. weight | 17.2 kg |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Fork Brand | Rockshox |
| Groupset Model | Deore |
| SPOKES | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Fork Travel | 171 - 220mm |
| Shock Travel | 121 - 140mm |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Ride Style | Enduro |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| SEAT CLAMP | MERIDA EXPERT |
| Grip | MERIDA EXPERT EC |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| ROTOR FRONT | Shimano RT30 |
| AXLE REAR | MERIDA COMP TR |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT TR II |
| HANDLEBAR STEM | MERIDA EXPERT eTRII |
| SHIFTER FRONT | Shimano SL-MT500-IL |
| CHAINGUARD | MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT-501 |
| Tyre Front | Maxxis Assegai |
| Tyre Rear | Maxxis DHR II |
| Hub Front | Shimano TC500-B |
| FRAME | ONE-SIXTY LITE III |
| Frame Size | Short, Mid, Long, XLong |
| COLOR | GUNMETAL GREY (SILVER/BLACK) |
| Fork | Rock Shox Domain Gold R |
| Brake Front | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Brake Rear | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| ROTOR REAR | Shimano RT30 |
| SEAT POST | MERIDA EXPERT TR II |
| derailleur (r) | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| SHIFTER REAR | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| CRANK | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| FREEWHEEL | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Rim | MERIDA COMP TR II |
| Hub Rear | Shimano TC500-MS-B |
| Approx. Weight | 17.2 kg |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.
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