2023 Merida One-Sixty Review | A Futuristic Enduro Bike That Ticks Almost Every Box

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Thanks to its wheelsize adaptability, modern build kit and progressive geometry, the new Merida One-Sixty has evolved to become one of the best enduro bikes on the market.
Check out the full Merida One-Sixty review here: flowmountainbike.com/tests/me...
For all the prices, specs and details of the entire One-Sixty & One-Forty lineup, see our range overview article here: flowmountainbike.com/post-all...
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Merida One-Sixty Video Review Contents
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Merida One-Sixty Overview
0:42 - Wheelsize & Travel
1:25 - Sizing Concept & Geometry
2:21 - Merida One-Sixty Pricing & Specs
3:20 - Merida One-Sixty Sizing & Setup
4:28 - Strengths
7:11 - Downsides
9:24 - 29er vs Mullet Setup
9:50 - Merida One-Sixty vs Trek Slash
10:06 - Flow's Verdict
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@Nickubus99 Жыл бұрын

This thing looks a weapon. Merida still pretty underrated.

@janeblogs324 Жыл бұрын

If they didn't choose such a ghey brand name they might be popular and hold their resale. When they bought specialized they agreed to not sell in the USA, effectively dooming the brand

@RotormanMTB Жыл бұрын

@@janeblogs324 agree regarding the Specialized reference.. I'm as straight as a arrow and don't think Merida is a "ghey" brand name. ..and yes I do own a Merida.

@Groosome128 Жыл бұрын

@@janeblogs324 Dooming it to be a cheaper brand for everyone but the Americans? Oh well, I bought one and it's been great for years and still going strong.

@janeblogs324 Жыл бұрын

@@Groosome128 I've got 3 meridas here in Ausfalia, they're dirt cheap 2nd hand.

@GBHeiser 7 ай бұрын

@@janeblogs324 This is far, far better than gorilla gravity, propain, fezzari, and a few other newer brands. I'd actually buy a Merida

@siriosstar4789 Жыл бұрын

At his point , there are so many really good bikes that are mostly clones of one another , that it really comes down to your favorite color to decide which bike to buy

@juliandlamb Жыл бұрын

Nice bike, stellar review. Great content team 👍

@grantchandler8294 3 ай бұрын

Merrida are a very underrated bike. I would love to see more reviews on lower spec models of the bikes you review as they are the most affordable for the majority of us

@connorhunter812 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! will there also be a review for the new one-forty too?

@FlowMountainBikeYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thanks Connor! Yep, we'll be getting our hands on a One-Forty soon. Curious to see how it compares given it's the same frame platform. Stay tuned! [Wil]

@dylanhall7204 Жыл бұрын

Hey I was wondering if you could do a review on the Vitus Rapide fs because it’s a great value and I wanted to know if it’s a good race bike and how it rides. Thanks

@gmbmedia28 Жыл бұрын

Sheessh Merida Bikes 🔥

@ThunderStruckMTB Жыл бұрын

I literally lol'd at the cables getting shredded in the headset and I hope it happens to every bike they sell so they have to warranty every single one of them.

@jamble7k Жыл бұрын

hope so too internal headset routing has no place on a mtb

@jakeroyle1981 Жыл бұрын

Perfect example of a mtb internet response right there.

@EdMarti-xq1sc 9 ай бұрын

Please can you tell me what the part for stopping the headset noise is?

@Manix1999 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant review, thanks! Wonder how it compares to the Stumpjumper Evo (which has slightly less travel)? Anyone any idea ??

@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

The Evo has a very linear back end, so the Merida is probably a bit more playful with the progressive back end and flex stays. The Evo is also an extremely good cornering bike

@griffinridesbikes2point0 Жыл бұрын

This dude has the best job in the world. He's damn good at it too

@janeblogs324 Жыл бұрын

Ron Jeremy says bullshit

@lidarman2 Жыл бұрын

Solid looking ride. What in the world happens wen you spin the bar on a crash with the cables?

@jamble7k Жыл бұрын

the knock block goes out of position and you die 😂

@user-un3ol9lp2z Ай бұрын

Im looking at a 160 because i race enduro. But i have a tight budget and will only be able to afford one bike. I was just wondering in the 160 was still playful and agile enough at slower speeds and on less steep trails which are tighter and twistier.

@sandycarmichael31 Жыл бұрын

Please tell me there are plans to update the eOne-Sixty with this frame, geo and suspension platform? Merida specs bikes impeccably and value at least in Australia is generally unmatched by the bigger bike brands. However, most of their full suspension line up was looking quite dated but with the new one-sixty, one-forty and ninety-sx they roar back in contention if you are in the market for a new bike and don't want to pay heavily for desirable spec. I can only hope that the one-twenty and emtb stable follow suit

@FlowMountainBikeYouTube Жыл бұрын

We hope so Sandy! It would be a logical move on Merida's behalf, and the new frame/suspension layout looks like it would work well with an e-MTB. [Wil]

@bimmerfan729 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great option. Wish we got Merida bikes in the states!

@ancogbernard Жыл бұрын

it can't be happening. cause they own specialized too. and it was very known brand in states.

@bimmerfan729 Жыл бұрын

@@ancogbernard I've heard that before. Still stupid in my opinion! haha

@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

This could be a preview of the next gen of the Specialized Enduro, though putting flex stays on the chain stay of an enduro bike (like what they do with the Epic and regular Stumpy) is probably a recipe for broken chain stays. The Merida has the flex stays on the seat stay which will make it ride like a single pivot faux-bar bike (think Commencal), rather than a horst link FSR bike like the current Enduro and Stumpy Evo.

@ancogbernard Жыл бұрын

@@bimmerfan729 they look stupid if they compete to thier own company.

@bimmerfan729 Жыл бұрын

@@ancogbernard true, but then they compete against themselves in many other markets where Specialized and Merida are sold so why not if all the money is going to the same parent company anyway 🤷‍♂️

@mikepopstar Жыл бұрын

Nice bike!

@trailblazeratv6306 Жыл бұрын

I think Giant makes those like they do TREK

@ryanbourke87 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing how this stacks up against the new reign

@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

My guess, more active and playful on the downhills, but doesn't pedal as nice as the DW based Giant. The old Reign was fast and stable but not particularly playful

@DavidFoundCo Жыл бұрын

The reign is a weapon for racing. This is more of a playful/poppy ride

@AndreasJacobson 2 ай бұрын

You reckon one could run it with a 27,5" front wheel and dh forks?

@user-un3ol9lp2z Ай бұрын

lol

@janeblogs324 Жыл бұрын

My 2 other meridas with flexstay, they claim it does the exact opposite of what you said....

@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

It depends where you put the flex stay. His description of how it rode for him sounds EXACTLY like a single pivot faux-bar setup like a Commencal, which means the flex stay is on the seat stay, unlike say the regular Specialized Stumpy where it's on the chain stay and rides like a stiffer version of FSR (horst link)

@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862 Жыл бұрын

Is it a good shuttle bike?

@Sketchybackyardtrails Жыл бұрын

i would think so

@chubscoi Жыл бұрын

Gday to you toooo

@MikeOnaBike Жыл бұрын

Will we get a 140 review?

@FlowMountainBikeYouTube Жыл бұрын

You bet mate! We're hoping to get our hands on a One-Forty soon, stay tuned! [Wil]

@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

More forbidden fruit for the US market (Merida owns Specialized so won't sell Merida bikes stateside). So it sounds like the flex stays are on the seat stays, so should pedal like a faux-bar single pivot (i.e. Commencal, Polygon) and your take on the pedaling performance reflects that. The headset cable routing is definitely no bueno though.

@conman1395 Жыл бұрын

Calling your flex pivot stiffer is hilarious

@mikebrewer1346 Жыл бұрын

It's a 'flexstay' (clue is on screen) and makes the frame stiffer as there are fewer pivots required.

@conman1395 Жыл бұрын

@@mikebrewer1346.... 🙄 Yeah, obviously. The stay flexes, taking place of the pivot. But where your critical thinking is absent is the false equivalent of no pivot = more stiff. They did it because it's cheaper and trendy. You can absolutely create a pivot that is way more laterally stiff (there's a reason downhill bikes don't use flex pivots). Creating a part of the frame that intentionally flexes intrinsically means that there is also some engineered lateral flex. Otherwise it wouldn't yield vertically. In reality, there's probably no distinguishable difference in lateral stiffness, and if there is, it's not because they made it a flex stay. Same idea with dropped seat stays. CAD analysis says it flexes about 1.5 mm more than stays at the top. But any flex at all lets them make the claim

@mikebrewer1346 Жыл бұрын

@@conman1395 No absence of critical thinking. Their claim is that the flexstay (not flex pivot) is stiffer than the configuration in the outgoing model. Regarding your unrelated rant regarding dropped seat stays if they flex more (regardless of if you think it is sufficiently different) then that would be an accurate claim. Stiffer and/or flexier are relative.

@risenis Жыл бұрын

I was onboard till they mention headset routing. Instant turn off for anyone who wants to work on their own bike. Even if it was a grand cheaper than a slash it's still not worth it.

@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

yeah, If I was looking for a 160/170 bike right now I'd still be leaning heavily towards a RM Altitude or Nukeproof Mega.

@katherinedicks6437 10 ай бұрын

My friend put this bike together for his son and before I knew it he was done kzfaq.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L When the son came to put it together he was surprised to see it was already done. All he had to do was take the bike to get air and be on his way. My friend did not have any major problems putting this bike together; small issue was putting one of the brakes on straight; however when the son got home he was able to fix it. The bike rides well gears move correctly; good bike for the price. Wrote review after the son took the bike. Sorry.

@nobrakes7247 Жыл бұрын

Coil shock compatible. Lol

@user-dv4gw5qt1b Жыл бұрын

I don't like the maxiss tyres

@sapperROSS Жыл бұрын

9k usd new, 3 years later probably 3k lol people who buy these bikes are crazy.

@gweflj Жыл бұрын

The future? It hasn’t even got a size specific rear centre 😂

@frienduro24 Жыл бұрын

7️⃣9️⃣ *️⃣ STA

@janeblogs324 Жыл бұрын

Bring back 73/75°

@SpencerBaum Жыл бұрын

Headset cable routing, electronics everywhere, short head tube along with no stem spacers to play with. (25mm of spacers is just bairly enough) Looks to me like this bike ticks all the wrong boxes

@doddsyist Жыл бұрын

Short head tube is only on the pre production model amigo.