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MeridaeOne-Sixty
e-mtb
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Origin
The eOne-Sixty launched in 2019 as Merida's entry into the full-power e-MTB segment, building on the geometry and chassis architecture of the analog One-Sixty. The 2024 generation introduced a meaningful split: a carbon frame built around a permanent 600 Wh battery for riders chasing the lightest possible e-MTB, and an alloy frame with a removable 750 Wh Trendpower battery for riders who want max range, easy home charging, and the option to add a range extender for epic days out.
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Specifications
- Frame
- CF (carbon) or LITE (aluminium). Carbon frame is lighter with permanent 600 Wh battery integration. Alloy frame accepts removable 750 Wh Trendpower battery for easier charging.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- SRAM XX Eagle AXS Transmission 1×12 electronic (10K flagship). Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed on mid builds. 1×12 throughout.
- Brakes
- SRAM CODE Ultimate Stealth 4-piston, 220 mm front / 200 mm rear rotors (10K). Shimano XT 4-piston on mid builds.
- Wheels
- DT Swiss HXC 1501 carbon wheelset (29"/27.5" mullet) on 10K. Alloy wheelsets on lower builds. Tubeless-ready.
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Shimano EP801 delivers responsive, natural-feeling power across steep climbs and technical terrain
- Two-model strategy (carbon/alloy) means riders get the exact battery philosophy they want rather than a compromise
- Mullet geometry (29" front, 27.5" rear) balances rollover capability with rear agility on tight trails
−Weaknesses
- At ~21.8 kg (10K carbon), it's still a heavy bike — descending dynamics differ from sub-20 kg e-MTBs
- Carbon model's permanent battery means the bike must be charged at the bike — inconvenient for apartment riders
- Price of 10K flagship (€11,599) puts it against the very best from Specialized, Trek and Santa Cruz
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