Merida's New eONE-SIXTY CF eMTB | First Ride Review

[@MrDaymien1]

killer killer killer !!!!. What a beast what a bike. Merida is so on point with the lighter 600 battery which is a plenty shuttle shred bike and the extra range extender . Ebikes should be two bikes , explorer and shuttle shred ! ..... Stunning bike Merida !

[@damianharriscycles]

awesome bike coming in with us real soon

[@nicolas492]

I did a test with this bike at the Paganella bike park in Italy after trying the Canyon Stryve on the CF with the Bosch Race engine. the new Shimano EP801 engine has nothing to envy of the Bosch in terms of power and in fact I found it more rounded and "natural". Optimal. im descent has a truly excellent agility and playfulness. plus the bike is playful and a lot of fun to the point that I bought it! shame about the high cost but believe me it is extraordinarily wonderful and beautiful.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Thanks for sharing

[@fasttimeswithnubfactor]

Thanks for sharing. By any chance, could you comment on the shock size please? What eye to eye, and is it trunnion or standard? Thank you!

[@MERIDABIKES-INT]

Hi, it uses a non-trunnion/standard 230x65mm stroke shock, just like we fit to the conventional ONE-SIXTY models. The bike is coil compatible too. Hope that helps!

[@fasttimeswithnubfactor]

@@MERIDABIKES-INT awesome thanks!

[@kevinhallett1156]

I feel Metida, should of gone with a 750 batt. They sound like they are already justifying the smaller battery.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Their alloy version has a 750. They’ve opted to go for the smaller battery on the carbon with the range extender in mind for longer days, and slightly better agility when you don’t need it.

[@MERIDABIKES-INT]

We offer the 360 Wh range extender for the CF bike, but if you want a bigger range, we'd suggest the alloy framed eONE-SIXTY bikes, which come with 750 Wh removable batteries plus the option of the range extender.

[@McNulty030]

I don´t know, range extender is a no-go for me.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Then don’t run one!

[@ddsgardening7437]

What's the cost please 🇦🇺

[@TheLoamWolf]

Aus$ pricing for the top-end “10k” build spec is 15,999. Builds start from 11,499 in Australia (7000 spec), but UK/EU gets a cheaper £6k/€7.2k build.

[@Scott-wz4sc]

How much does the 360w extender weigh?

[@lee.j7077]

Can you please do a range test on it thanks

[@TheLoamWolf]

Range tests are very difficult, with so many different factors contributing. We'll do our best in the long term review though.

[@lee.j7077]

@@TheLoamWolf yeah not gonna be fully accurate but still gyro get an idea thanks

[@jumpmasterjonny]

what is wrong with bike companies running cables through the headset, drastically reduces bearing life in shit weather and a pain in the ass if you need to change anything.

[@TheLoamWolf]

The jury is still very much out. Supposedly some people appreciate the cleaner looks and reduced rattle...

[@zxcsbb]

太酷啦，但是在中国没有

[@TheTree1968]

I would never buy a Merida again. Their dealer lied to me and left me without warranty on a bike I bought. I contacted Merida UK directly and their service was just as awful. I know have a Trek and their service is first rate. Unhappy customers need listening to Merida.

[@Jesse_James_]

Shimano motor noooooooooooooooooooo

[@TheLoamWolf]

What system would you want to see?

[@Jesse_James_]

@@TheLoamWolf Bosch 100%

[@TheLoamWolf]

Thanks for sharing and what specific reasons would you rather have Bosch? Power? Reliability? Noise? Etc?

[@Jesse_James_]

@@TheLoamWolf more reliable, more interesting electronics, application, motor performance. Bosch gets more confidence on the secondary market. noise doesn't matter to me.

[@Jesse_James_]

@@TheLoamWolf For me and most people, judging by the reviews, the first three places are for Bosch, Yamaha and Brose engines. Shimano comes after..

[@-phos-]

Dear Wolfer team, please observe that chesty footage sucks. Helmet mounted chin or visor with super/hyperview is the only way to roll.

[@Jimmyrush89]

This chesty footage sucks. When it’s done right it’s probably the best angle (in my opinion)

[@TheLoamWolf]

Noted thank you!

[@-phos-]

@@Jimmyrush89 The 360 cam super duper hyper view angle from chesty is good for a short clip but is easily and often overdone. Regular hyperview with smoothing on chesty kills the sense of speed.

[@rafakwiatkowski7907]

So the same weight as Orbea Wild but with 600WH? No thanks.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Fair enough!

[@SW-gu1wy]

You stick with the goldwing then 😂

[@BalintSofalvi]

Looks suspiciously a lot like the new cannondale, same size battery and similar frame layout...

[@TheLoamWolf]

Nothing suspicious here, lots of differences between the two bikes. Similar overall layout but different travel, geometry, and feel.

[@Scott-wz4sc]

All endure mtb's look similar 😂

[@MERIDABIKES-INT]

Hi, the two bikes are very, very different. For what it's worth, we are one of the few manufacturers that own their own production facilities, so we actually design and build our products in-house, rather than outsourcing production.

[@uskypg]

I don't think the "size down" advice in 2024 is useful. I am 170 cm tall and ride a 460 reach /1255 wheelbase ebike. Previously I owned for 3 years 1 size smaller of the same bike. Lower longer slacker is the way to go, except if you live in an area where all trails have very tight turns all over the place. Your preference is different and for your height you would normally ride an XL. All bikes I see you review look ridiculously tiny for your height. Nowadays is a bad advice for anyone to buy small bikes like 7 10 years ago... Let the people embrace progress 😂

[@TheLoamWolf]

Thank you for sharing. I ride smaller bikes for my height because of my proportions. But still, I stand by that a slightly shorter reach is wise on an eBike to allow for better weight transfer. Not saying to size down as a rule across all bikes.

[@uskypg]

@@TheLoamWolf your riding is fantastic, for sure among the very best from all mtb media /KZbin, so you know better what works for you. Chainstay length is also very important regarding the body position and how the weight is distributed. I have also longer legs than torso but strangely find better the longer reach bikes, otherwise I get the impression that I am all over the front. I ride a Mondraker Crafty XR build ebike so maybe their longer chainstay and longer front end/reach puts you automatically on a more over the front position.

[@jltrack]

I’m 6’2 like Robert, same proportions, long legs, average torso, been riding for over 17 years. I prefer a 480-490mm reach as well, especially with e-bikes. Which is on a size large these days. Modern mtbs are plenty long and plenty slack to be stable for me. I’ve ridden bikes up to a 540mm reach and they aren’t enjoyable nor fun for most of my riding conditions

[@zed5129]

@@uskypg I still prefer a shorter reach than the "progress" would suggest to me. I've had various ebikes from 455-490 reach and I think 460-470 is best for me (181cm). We do have pretty tight twisty trails locally though, and for enduro racing specifically I'd go longer.

[@jordanmackay3568]

Flex chainstays are a no no. Headset routing is no no. Ep8 sucks. Why would someone buy this over a Wild or Strive

[@RumpStumper]

Whats wrong with Flex stays?

[@Scott-wz4sc]

Ep8 may suck but not the ep801, which this bike has.

[@mightywallaby]

If it chews battery like the ep8 then a 600 W battery won’t get much elevation

[@davids.p.9569]

Mostly because of reliability. And because is more beatifull than the Orbea and lighter!