The All New 2020 Merida eOne Sixty | EMBN First Look

Merida might have been the brand that tipped our very own Steve Jones over the edge into the world of EMTB. Join him in Spain as we take a first look at the 2020 Merida eOne Sixty. The bike, from an all new design team; is lighter, sleeker, slacker, and features an easy to remove internal battery and Shimano Steps motor ⚡️
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[@embn]

What do you think of the new Merida eOne Sixty? Let us know below!

[@robn7773]

hella overpriced

[@Rabrand1]

Levokiller. Supernice 😛

[@adammccarthy2157]

To expensive,battery too small ,water will enter the frame on the "thermogate" and that shock looked like it was sitting way to low in its travel on the little hill descent.

[@adammccarthy2157]

I'm going for the top model, you get a free bag .......

[@regiezero]

Best looking EMTB

[@penadani]

I have the 2018 model and works incredible

[@adh7817]

Loving the e160. Been riding my 900e 2019 for a while. Just brilliant.👌

[@usernamwdrama]

Good stuff Steve, after 30 years pedalling all bikes everywhere I'm thinking of one of these, looks good.

[@MiranPozar]

Demoed the 4500€ spec'd 2019 OneSixty e-bike a couple of weeks ago... Definitely the best e-bike I've ever ridden, but also probably one the best mountaibikes overally too! Rode a 53 km and 800 elevation meters trail/enduro ride with one charge, the bike was super fun and felt very light and nimble. I'm 45 YO, almost 25 years in the MTB, currently on a 2018 SC Bronson C. The future is bright for the e-MTB :)

[@Onealmightypod]

I seriously want one! .....just searching KZbin now for successful Bank Robbing videos 🙄

[@0141star]

Im only 30 sec into this video so don't know how much they want but I'm sure it's cheaper than a stealth b52 1300 for the so called upgraded version of that disgrace with dnm!!! shock that thing is a disgrace this thing looks good

[@The82br]

Loved seeing Steve so excited about this e160, great video guys. 🤙🏼

[@mortonfrankfire5400]

I probably shouldn’t encourage you Steve, but you are pretty hilarious at times 😂

[@jeffvanstone]

Looks much, much better with the frame integrated battery. Awesome bike!

[@howstothis]

Seat dropper isnt for different riders heights, its to lower your seat when theres a need - downhill, and put it up when you need to cruise.

[@GaryTischer]

Just bought the 2019 e160 900e in Australia - love it !!! Just a fair bit cheaper than the new model (GBP3,670)

[@2fast2block]

Like seeing your vast knowledge on bikes and riding skills. You give us quick tidbits to get a good feel for the bike. Saying that honestly, I'm also honest that I'm an old man that takes fairly easy trails slow and easy with my eMTB. Just want to get exercise, get outdoors, enjoy the woods and go over things. Thanks for the vids. You're very good at it.

[@lukasmartinelli1291]

I have the 2019 Merida one forty 600 and it works great. I have even accomplished an Enduro race and got the 7th position

[@BarryJTaylor]

Gee they charge a pretty penny for Meridas in the UK! And the old one was better spec'd with DI2, and Saint brakes. The old one was probably the most popular ebike here in Aus. partly because they were cheap compared to other less spec'd bikes. The only thing they were missing was a 180 fork and 29 front wheel. To be honest maybe youd be better sticking a 29 X 2.6 on the front of the old one and it'd be pretty simillar to the geom. of the new one. It'll be interesting to see what they charge for the new one here.

[@derekharper6031]

100% agree Barry. I'm in Aus too and best bang for the $. Let's see what the new price for this is landed here?

[@Rawkus919]

Doubt we will any change from $8000 for a 2020 base model. Hopfully the older models are kept in the line up for a while.

[@LL-tx2kj]

Currently looking at my local which is clearing out 2019 model for $6k AU. Might not be as pretty as this one but assuming this goes at least 8k in Aus, is the bike 25% better than the old model?

[@BarryJTaylor]

@@LL-tx2kj get the 2019 for 6k. Bargain!

[@derekharper6031]

@@LL-tx2kj yep buy it you won't regret it. Looks aside, I think some components are lower spec on the new model. I also cannot think why the hell they would place the charge plug at the low point of a bike where water is likely to collect and enter the charging system!! Not sure how long that battery tool will stay put in the axle either. Some great features in the new model but not worth the extra $"s IMO

[@geew2993]

Another good video Steve 🤘hats off to Merida , great looking bike . I’m seeing similarities to the Focus jam 2 in design, I only wish the focus had a removable battery.

[@melnickharris1177]

I have the old 160 900e and I love it best bike not to heavy and a real beast

[@cedricgtrable]

What a bike! I Love it in this blue

[@pietervincent]

This bike is awesome!!!

[@stephensimpson3352]

This Guy.....................SICK RIDER................Great Production 🎬🇬🇧👍

[@capailldubh]

Nice bike. Steve, you have the times. Fair dues to, you make your own luck :-)

[@marcobermaier8013]

Dream bike!

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Motor is awesome, powerful and sensitive. Legal in many countries too.

[@willdavis9568]

That bike is so sick

[@TheBikeDoctor79]

Great explanation of the new Merida e160 and it's a wicked looking setup. I am afraid that with it's starting price of $6,699(AUD) that it might have priced itself out of the "new to ebike purchase" market. Sure it has a carbon front end, however my fingers are crossed for an alloy version to come out later, which would drop the price by about $1k I would think. It's still very important to encourage people to jump into the ebike market with a sub $5k(AUD) price point. I've got a first generation e160 e900 and totally love it, but not sure if I'm ready to jump onto the newer version.

[@pauldavies5541]

Doug Greenall 99 bikes will discount then within a month of release. I have an e160 and it’s great.

[@derekharper6031]

Yep never pay the RRP.. I to have the 2019 so great to see what they have done with the new model. Improvements in some areas and cost savings in others unfortunately to bring the overall spec down. One of the reasons I bought the e160 900e was the price for the component spec. Dropping from saint brakes, dropping from Di2 to me is a step down. That said the xtr spec isn't crap either. Thank god they ditched the old dropper that's a huge plus. Shocks and forks maintained excellent. Frame does look better and more integrated with the motor and battery so that's a step forward. Not sure about the battery fitting system or battery model (that makes 3 shimano seem to make now). Weight reduction never a bad thing either. Not sure on the mixed wheel sizes... Narrower tyres front and back is an interesting shift and would be keen to know the thinking on that change? Cost and wider tyre availability perhaps? Same motor and battery capacity. So any reason to upgrade yet for me I don't think so :)

[@Rawkus919]

And it needs a heat vent for the battery?

[@Moosehung]

Soooo good! Long time Merida fan and can't wait to get my hands on one of these!

[@LostInIce4]

I have the eone Sixty 800. Great ebike!

[@iconaan]

Another good video Steve😊

[@gernotloidl2284]

Well done Mr. .....Man on a Mission ;-)

[@davidbrook2776]

Great looking bike- loved the previous one when I got to demo it. Commencal just about to release their new integrated battery e-bikes though so going to hang on before pulling the trigger on either of these or the YT.

[@stevec9143]

im in the same boat re this or the decoy, now you've mixed it up with the commencal :) is there any info on this anywhere?

[@davidbrook2776]

Steve C was in direct contact with Commencal over a business enquiry and was told the 2020 bikes would be integrated- I don’t know if that means the whole range or just a select few. I’m yet to follow this up to get an idea of when. I’m sure we’ll be seeing something very soon though as they weren’t making a secret of it.

[@alexmckenzie6240]

Damm you Steve never before have you been such a fan of Merida Oh dear how am I going to explain this to the wife I know I’ll secretly start squirrelling the money away and and sell my current eone sixty and tell her I WON IT ON EMBN lol such a nice bike I Love it

[@cristiionita460]

Super fast shipping !!!

[@taffycymroukmtb9073]

Great stuff Steve 🚴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💪👌

[@scottpratico1315]

More sweet ebike meat. Drool. Nice feature on an exciting new bike. Keep up the good work Jones.

[@embn]

Thanks Scott! 🤟

[@dannyfag1]

Nice, not a fan of the previous model but this looks amazing.

[@ktm-bc1dw]

Compared to the cost of the YT 😬 Yt wins every time.

[@midlifebiker7424]

Have you been drinking Steve or just loving the Meri 😀 I wish they would sell the frame so I could swap the components off my 900e for the geo change...

[@derekharper6031]

Me too

[@BarryJTaylor]

All you really need is a new 29 X 2.6 front wheel and tyre. Although I would likely have gone 27.5 x 2.6 front and 26 x 2.8 rear by just re-lacing the back hub to a 26 rim. Just about all my bikes have been like that for about 5 years now. Just not a fan of 29s too "roady" for me lol.

[@peterrabbitwarren]

Super nice bike. Good review thx.

[@tomquimby8669]

wow what a bargain 4500 extra for a spare battery and a BAG! awesome value, where do I sign on the dotted line?

[@Giralt]

The 3 modes of assistance are not "fully" customizable through the app, only BOOST and TRAIL. ECO is only customizable via cable and PC, and we're all WAITING shimano to uptade the app or whatever they need to let us update to 4.7.0 version which allows ECO mode to be customizable. So, we'll see how much more they're gonna make us to wait... quite disapointed indeed.

[@jamiebarclay5703]

This was worth watching just for the uber welsh component highlights alone

[@cecilcampbell937]

Thanks 4ur great info

[@BruceBusby]

Looks like the front end deflection is pretty drastic. Watch the slo-mo footage after the suspension description. Not sure if the frame, crown or the fork stanchion is flexing but Holy cow... Look at the wheel path!

[@gibbykirwan7788]

Great looking bike. Great offer of extra battery & bag for the 9,500€ bike - maybe Specialized (owned by Merida) should take note of things like that

[@vaughanharrison1191]

Great looking bike, but can hear the Shimano motor noise over Steve talking. I would buy this bike if the motor was quieter - have ridden the Previous model, Trek Powerfly & the Spec Turbo Levo, Still think the Brose motor is the Benchmark if you like near silence on a long ride through the bush.

[@lesterorprecio4127]

This is really a nice EMB, but in your opinion what is the best all in all, or your favorite?

[@cavemanseverus7344]

Why no bash guard? Insane, the engine does take a beating sooner or later and you’ll regret not having it.

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

100g weight saving more important mate

[@michalziska9558]

Hi :) When you describe the bike in time 2:10, you looks like commissar Gilbert from the Taxi :D :D

[@leedove7255]

Nice looking bike. Merida been looking through the YT design Office window :-)

[@Thumpermad]

I ride a Norco Sight VLT 2 and rode the same track on an E160 and just loved the feel of the Merrida I can't put down anything other than the 29 Front and the frame size which was XL my Sight is a Large I'm 180cm the Merrida was really amazing I tried to mimic the settings on my Sight but lost my original settings in the process 🤕 gotta be Happy with your choices eh

[@wgnwheels333]

Yes please

[@dannyfag1]

But wait.... Not enough battery life, the new Levo has set the benchmark ; )

[@tamasvarga67]

dannyfag1 Yeah, you need to buy the the $8000 model for that but 700Wh is still not enough for a full day ride and replacing/carrying a spare for the Levo is a huge pain in the ass... so it’s horses for courses.

[@turkey886]

currently got E-one-800. that bike is looking awsome and is the $6000 version still got integrated battery? cause that is the main selling point for me

[@from_plot_to_plate_no_dig]

The question is does it feel better ride that the 2019 model as the battery on the older model sits down by the bottom bracket giving you better stability in my opinion ... with this battery integrated in the down tube may not feel as good as ride as the original e160 ??

[@tamasvarga67]

Nitrogen Fix NO DIG!!! I would guess that the answer is no. The lower center of gravity of the previous model gives better stability but ebikes are quickly becoming fashion items (even with their pricing) and the looks are more important that the actual riding characteristics. I still prefer the external battery it’s smaller, lighter and more convenient on many ways.

[@from_plot_to_plate_no_dig]

I agree absolutely 👍👍

[@qfx125]

Really thinking of getting the merida 9000 could you say this is a good buy cheers

[@MilatovichFamily]

I think Pole Stamina 140 is still better bike. 63° HTA, 80° STA, way lighter, 29er. I am waiting for ebikes to get such batteries so they won't need to recharge at all. Also, can you do bikepacking from north to south of iceland's highlands, maybe with colaboration with gmbn?

[@Mobimanie]

The Question is, if it is superior to the canyon spectral:on as it is considerably more expensive but seems despite the carbon frame very similar...

[@BALDeBiker]

I've got the 2018 model & it is a great bike. Love the look of the new model, but way too expensive. Disappointed with the battery capacity. YT offering a better package with the Decoy

[@tamasvarga67]

BALDe-Biker On a full day ride you would still need to carry a spare even if you have 6-700Wh battery and on shorter afternoon rides you would just carry the dead weight of the bigger, more expensive battery. Personally, after a 2 years with two 500Wh batteries I find it optimal. From the price difference of the old vs new e160 I could buy ~5x 500Wh external Shimano batteries... :)

[@drjarvis2003]

was hoping this will be my next bike, but seat tube is too long and has increased by 10mm and even on my currant Merida could be considered a bit to long too. Would have thought they would have gone a bit slacker and longer too. Not only that, but they have dropped the rear travel by 5 mm. Have to say thought its one of the best looking bikes out there, pity.

[@miguele.antonetti9999]

Wow!!! Amazing climb (min. 5:06), bro! ...and she, she is simply gorgeous!! ;)

[@embn]

Thanks! 🤟

[@pauljarratt5775]

Hello would you say now it’s good value can get for just over 7k now or should I wait for new model coming out next year with new motor?

[@adamkelly6264]

oh wow! Anyone want to buy a slightly* used 2018 e-oneSixty so I can justify an upgrade?

[@alexanderzaitidis8607]

If you’re in Australia 🇦🇺 I might be interested :)

[@hymlog]

OK GREAT.. NOW ...Where IS the Auxiliary Battery Connection located on this bike?

[@carstenreeder8634]

The battery has no lock and key?It will be gone soon.

[@derekharper6031]

Mm you have a point there

[@conradgillard]

I was thinking exactly the same thing! Fine if you are out in the wilderness, but not much good if you want to ride up to the pub and leave it outside (unless I am missing something)

[@kentwang0037]

i wonder if Merida will refresh their espresso ebikes for 2020

[@alltmen]

nice bike! awesome location! where is it?

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

How much is the top end model of this? I suspect it'll be several thousand beyond my budget. £9500!? Jesus H Cripes.

[@SamboC177]

I will stick to the 2019 model Merida 160 900e. It does everything I want and more. The new model is far too expensive for modest upgrades. One thing I don't like is it has a carbon frame and mixed sized wheels.

[@StupidisStupidoes]

How does it compare to the Canyon Spectral:on ? Would be great to see a comparison video

[@tamasvarga67]

Stuart Clark 2x more expensive and with the same specs I think it rides the same.

[@alexmckenzie6240]

The Big question Steve which I’m not sure your allowed to answer is this bike Vs SPECIALIZED

[@teddkim83]

HI, I applied for the subtitles for Korean language of this video. Could you please check and allow it? So that all Koreans also understand the video?

[@MattiRemonen_Hki]

Probably it's just me but the prices of new ebikes are ridiculous. 10 grand for a bike... please! My previous rule-of-thumb was that by adding 1 500€ you'd get the similarly specced ebike. Now it looks like it is 2 500€ or even more. And carbon frame in an ebike is just unnecessary cost factor. You'd shave something like 1kg from the total weight, which is nothing. Nice bike, though. Waiting for e120 to appear. But if the pricing is the same (why wouldn't it be) I'd probably stick with my current MY2018 e120. Or change to MY2019, which should sell quite cheaply now when Merida is switching to integrated battery.

[@valentinvas6454]

One of this bike's rims is more expensive than my Merida Big Nine damn

[@clut_]

Are the stock mud guards really attached with cable ties?

[@alexmckenzie6240]

By the Way Steve I’m giving it a F@%# SUPER NICE

[@FWCaptain-kv6sm]

It’s a exact copy of the Norco Sight The sight has a 632w/hr battery

[@thomasgersdorf2828]

and Norco is cheaper

[@FWCaptain-kv6sm]

Exactly the Sight has got my attention I’m a Levi rider but I might switch to the Norco. Beautiful bike and the price is right.

[@mutedmonkey]

It's a Nice, but misses out on a Super Nice. I think they have missed the boat without using a bigger battery... or even offering one at a later stage as others. They have dropped the spec on their top of the range and hiked the price by 3k. saying its R&D costs just doesn't cut it as Merida only make the frame. The battery, Motor, and all the Components are made by others so an extra 3K for a frame even though its carbon is taking the public for a ride

[@MrVjjorge]

Just pick up your cheque on the way out

[@waynemorgan756]

Hi what size is the bike ? seems small for you.

[@web0z]

500 watt battery 😂, 10K, think if i had the doe it would be The levo

[@kevinargust3694]

10k gets you 1000 watt of batteries

[@JogBird]

you should have elbow and knee pads in that terrain imo

[@Onealmightypod]

Now there’s an advertising opportunity going begging.....

[@Abadak]

👍

[@embn]

🤘👊

[@waynemorgan756]

sorry you answered my question in the vid

[@russelldownesdownes5618]

How much for a spare battery

[@goochygoochoutdoors.1913]

Personaly the YT would get my get my interest. This just seems way over priced by thousands of pounds. Top of the range YT is only 6.000 grand. And this kit is 10.000+

[@Allride_]

"but remember, you get a spare battery and a backpack" 😅

[@fractalofgod6324]

10k 🤣 nothing on this bike justifies that price tag, nothing. Superb bike yes 10k no chance, to put that into context I can buy a brand new Honda forza 125 scooter for 4.5k... 10k would buy you a nice 65 plate merc. I mean come on who spends 10k on a bike? The cycle industry is taking the piss now.

[@hamishford5486]

Settle down boy, it's a PUSHBIKE, a PUSHBIKE. It's not like it's a Helicopter or a Jet Aeroplane.

[@SamboC177]

Too expensive. I have the black 160 900E ...a great bike.

[@Bicycle_tv]

I have one of this/eone-sixty 9000

[@ashy7753]

How is it?

[@lesterma1608]

Shimano motor is loud and noisy plus jerky! The size bike on the video looks small for the rider!

[@rainerschulke]

Much to expensiv and worth specs

[@bikeplustech33]

The sound of the engine scares

[@marty9368]

Nice bike but price is really too much

[@theinquisitive4803]

First and foremost an ebike is about the motor above all else and yet you only spend less than 10 seconds talking about the motor. You're rapidly becoming an advertising platform for certain makes as opposed to a serious reviewer. So I'm afraid, it's a thumbs down from me.

[@tamasvarga67]

Florida Search17 It’s exactly the same Shimano E8000 motor as in the old e160 and countless other bikes. What do you want to know about it that wasn’t talked about 1000 times?

[@theinquisitive4803]

@@tamasvarga67 Each video you do ought to be treated as a fresh look at every component. I and others ought not have to watch countless other videos of yours to learn about the motor. Also, the same motor fits one bike better than another.

[@embn]

The motor is an important part of the bike yes however we chose to comment more on how Merida have chosen to build their bike around this motor. We don't do reviews here at EMBN, as we don’t feel it’s our place to tell you what to buy: you know your own preferences and priorities better than we ever could so we leave it to you to make your own decisions. Instead, what we do is to deal in facts, report on and feature products explaining how they’re different or unique. This video is a ‘first look’ at some new tech, where this bike is the major the subject matter of the content. We're never told what to say and always have control over what goes into a video as well as the final result. Paid promo isn't a bad thing. It allows us to bring you the info on new products and means we can continue to produce a range of content for you every day, right here on KZbin, for free!

[@theinquisitive4803]

I give you an example. Brose T is advertised as having 90 NM of torque. This is only true if it's fitted to certain bikes. The same motor would only give you 60 NM of torque if fitted to a bike with an internal hub gear. So the same motor but massively different performance depending on the bike it's fitted on.

[@tamasvarga67]

Florida Search17 The same motors behave the same way in each frame. They have the same power, torque, and characteristics because they are running on the same firmwares. Yamaha engines in Giant bikes are running customized firmwares but Shimano and Bosch are not so they are the same in a Merida, Commencal, Canyon etc. Also, the video says ‘includes paid promotion’ and the content is free for us...

[@adamhamilton-smith578]

Junk.. I brought one and the frame cracked within 48 hrs of owning the bike. Only started riding again so I wasn't riding hard just climbs and soft trail downhill over jumps under 300mm.

[@sarcritchlow]

Given''r a good rip eh!!

[@HeroInTheSun]

Ebikes r for old ppl. Merida 1.60 1800 2013

[@NXcorsist]

That's a 10k bike!

[@user-br8ol2zg2g]

Hawmene price the baike

[@motmcd]

Noisy

[@givemeakidney]

£10k?! Did I hear someone say canyon?

[@th_js]

Canyon