One-Sixty
Origin
The One-Sixty utilizes exactly the same frame as the One-Forty, but equips a longer shock stroke to boost rear travel to 162mm (or 171mm in mullet mode) and a 170mm fork. Incredibly, Merida eliminated the rear pivot near the axle, relying on 'P-FLEX' engineered flex in the seat stays—a technology usually reserved for short-travel XC bikes—applied here to a massive enduro bike. Gen 5 (2023-present): Shared frame platform with One-Forty. Mullet capability, P-FLEX flex stay suspension (no rear pivot), 170mm fork / 162mm rear travel.
Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon CF4 III (Nano Matrix) on 6000/7000/8000/10K, or PROLITE 66 triple-butted hydroformed aluminium (400/500/700); P-FLEX flexstay rear (no chainstay/seatstay pivot)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano 1×12 (Deore M6100 to XT mix on 6000) at entry, up to SRAM X0 AXS Transmission on flagship 10K; 10-51T cassette
- Brakes
- 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203 mm rotors (TRP Trail Evo HD-M843 on 6000; Shimano SLX/XT 4-piston on other trims)
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" front / 27.5" rear stock on XS/S/M sizes (flip chip allows full 29" rear, ~162 mm); alloy rims with Shimano hubs on mid trims, Reynolds carbon on top builds
The verdict
- Outstanding value — mid trims (e.g. 6000) deliver flagship-level performance with SLX/TRP brakes, alloy wheels and RockShox suspension; named BikeRadar Enduro Bike of the Year 2023.
- Calm, supple, easy-to-set-up suspension that climbs like a lighter trail bike thanks to the steep 79° seat angle.
- Stable, confidence-inspiring long-low-slack geometry that shines on rough, steep and high-speed terrain.
- P-FLEX flexstay (no rear pivot) reduces weight and maintenance while keeping the bike relatively light (~15.8 kg M carbon).
- Versatile mullet/29" flip-chip plus 230 mm dropper and 'Agilometer' sizing make it adaptable to riders and terrain.
- Internal headset cable routing (run under the stem) is fiddly to service and not loved by mechanics.
- Geometry is a compromise — excellent for big hits but not the most precise on the very steepest, most technical lines.
- Less responsive to pedal inputs than shorter-travel trail bikes; can feel like a lot of bike for mellow local trails.
- Reported finish niggles: seatpost prone to scoring and the under-saddle multi-tool can rust if left wet.
- Lively chassis transmits more trail feedback than some plusher enduro competitors.
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