New 2018 Mountain Bikes from the EUROBIKE Media Days

Merida ONE-FORTY – An affordable trail bike for the masses

Media Days Merida END 17 1140x760 — A well-considered spec and a price that won’t break the bank – the final prices haven’t been confirmed but the top-of-the-line 800er is reputed to retail around € 3,100.

Today’s crop of contemporary trail bikes are having something of a moment and there’s the consensus that they’re simply the ultimate all-rounder. Merida’s latest offering with the ONE-FORTY constitutes a budget-friendly trail bike that hasn’t cut any corners. From the potent RockShox suspension to the new SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and the grippy 2.6″ MAXXIS tires, it’s fair to say that the Merida ONE-FORTY 800 brings a well-considered spec to deliver unflinching fun on the trails.

Media Days Merida END 18 580x387 — A metric-sized rear shock with a trunnion mount keeps the 140 mm suspension in check.

Media Days Merida END 20 580x387 — SRAM Code brakes on a trail bike? Ask Merida and they reckon there’s no such thing as too much braking power! We agree!

Media Days Merida END 25 580x387 — 2,6″ tires should deliver comfort and traction without any of the disadvantages of plus-size tires.

Media Days Merida END 29 580x387 — The new Rock Shox Revelation leans heavily on the Pike, which renders it an appealing option for those counting their pennies.

Merida ONE-SIXTY now in aluminium

Media Days Merida END 1 1140x760 — Now with an aluminium frame, the Merida ONE-SIXTY will retail for € 2,600 with the spec as shown.

After recently testing the ONE-SIXTY 5000 for ENDURO, we’ve now laid our eyes on the new aluminium version of their enduro whip. Equally as enticing for price-point purchasing, this is a bike with no glaring weaknesses and the componentry gets us nodding our heads in approval across the board. The ONE-SIXTY has 160 mm front and real travel with Wide Trail 27.5″ tires from MAXXIS.