Merida One Sixty 6000 III2

Winner of Bikeradar's Enduro Bike of the Year 2023, the ONE-SIXTY 6000 pairs the radical geometry of the proven all-carbon frame to components that get the job done without shouting about it. A RockShox Zeb fork and Super Deluxe shock paired with the FAST kinematic suspension deliver a ride that wants to eat up rocks so fast you’ll be worried about its waistline, while proven Shimano drivetrain and TRP brakes deliver control in any situation. Evolution or revolution? How about both? The ONE-SIXTY is a radical, award-winning design that pushes the 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. The 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. The 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

Full carbon frame with FAST kinematic suspension and radical enduro geometry
Mixed or full 29er wheels with AGILOMETER sizing
RockShox ZEB and Super Deluxe suspension, proven Shimano drivetrain
Maxxis Double Down rear and EXO+ front tyres
230 mm travel-adjustable dropper post
On-board tool storage and FidLock bottle cage

Tech Specs

Frameset

Frame: ONE-SIXTY CF4 III
171 mm suspension travel mullet / 162 mm suspension travel 29"
material: carbon
29x2.5" max. wheelsize
148x12 mm axle standard
BSA bottom bracket standard
Frame size: XShort, Short, Mid, Long, XLong
Fender: Rock Shox ZEB fender short

Fork

Rock Shox Zeb Select
Air
170 mm suspension travel
Tapered
44 mm fork offset
29x2.6" max. wheelsize
Shock: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+; platform

Brakes

Brakes: TRP Trail Evo HD-M843; 4 piston
Rotors: TRP RC01E; 203 mm

Cockpit

Headset: Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; material: aluminium; 780 mm width; XS/S 18 mm rise; M/L/XL 30 mm rise
Handlebar: STEM MERIDA EXPERT eTRII; material: aluminium; 35 mm diameter; 0° stem angle; 40 mm
Grip: MERIDA EXPERT EC
Seat post: MERIDA TEAM TR II; 34.9 mm diameter; 0 mm setback; all sizes 30-230 mm travel seatpost
Seat clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Saddle: MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool

Transmission

Derailleur (R): Shimano Deore M6100; SGS
Shifters: Shimano SL-MT500-IL / Shimano XT M8100; Multi Release
Chain: KMC X12
Chainguard: MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05
Crank: Race Face Turbine; 32 teeth; 170 mm for all sizes
Freewheel: Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Bottom bracket: Race Face BSA BB 73 mm; 30 mm, Ext. Seal

Wheel

Hubs: Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC600-MS-B
110x15 mm width front hub
32 spoke holes
Centerlock
148x12 mm width rear hub
32 spoke holes
Centerlock
Rim: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; 28 mm inner width; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included); rear 27.5" up to Size M / L & XL rear 29"
Tyre front: Maxxis Assegai; 29x2.5"; fold; TR EXO+ 3C MaxxGrip
Tyre rear: Maxxis DHR II: 27.5x2.4" XS/S/M 29x2.4" L/XL; fold; TR DD 3C MaxxTerra
Axles: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4 mm allen key
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technologies

X-Taper headtube

Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

Internal Cable Routing

On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

Nano Matrix Carbon

NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.

AWS

This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.

Merida Service Pouch

An easy-to-remove cover underneath the bottom bracket. The large port provides easy access to all the hoses and cables that run through the bottom bracket area, making it much easier and faster to route, service or replace your dropper post, brake hose and gear cables. Also allows the use of the downtube for storage.

Long Fender

An optional extra coverage mudguard that bolts rigidly to the back end of our bikes, protecting the rider from dirt and water spray while reducing noise, movement and prevent damage to the paintwork.

Fast Kinematic

Suspension system that uses a Flexstay design to reduce weight and maintenance, is Adjustable to run 29” or 27.5” wheels without altering the geometry and has Size Tuned shock progression that increases with frame size, so lighter and smaller riders can access all of the travel and heavier riders get the support they need on big hits.

P-Flex

A suspension design where the traditional pivot point on the seat stay is eliminated in favour of a flexstay design. This uses the compliance of the material and specific shaping of the tubes to allow for the seat and chain stays to move apart as the suspension moves through the travel. By removing this pivot point at the seat and chain stay junction, we save weight, reduce maintenance needs and add stiffness to the frame structure.

NON-Slip Tightening

This system means you only need a single tool to tighten important bolts, making it easy to secure them while out on the trail and also making routine maintenance faster and simpler. The bolts have a specially shaped head on one end that fits into a matching recess in the frame, preventing rotation. That means there is no hardware bonded into the frame itself, so damaged threads or bolts can be easily replaced.