Merida One Forty 500 bicycle

Pedal further and faster than ever before, all without spending a fortune

The new geometry offers perfect handling both uphill and downhill, while the high-value kit won't leave you stranded. Trail riding is about going further, faster than ever before. The all-new ONE-FORTY 500 positively encourages you to do just that thanks to an all-aluminium frame with new geometry that smooths out the toughest climbs as you tackle high mountain trails. There's no point in going out if you can't come back, which is why we've fitted a high-value kit that offers high performance. Marzocchi and RockShox take care of the suspension, while a wide-range Shimano 11-speed drivetrain turns your effort into movement and four-piston brakes turn the lightest touch into a perfect phenata. The new ONE-FORTY is the ultimate trail bike, built for the toughest trails in the world. It is the pinnacle of modern trail riding, with an 80° seat tube angle, low front end and high bottom bracket allowing it to conquer the most technical climbs, while the longer frame on all sizes and a well-balanced 65° head tube angle mean you can tackle any descent. With the new sizing system, riders can use a longer or shorter frame regardless of their height, with suspension that becomes more progressive as you increase in size. We also focused on reducing weight and rolling speed for greater efficiency. All bikes feature long travel telescopic seatposts, WIRE PORT cable routing and a reliable threaded bottom bracket, plus carbon frames have an integrated tool compartment and FidLock magnetic bottle cages.

Features

Full aluminium frame with FAST kinematic suspension and AGILOMETER sizing
Radical new trail geometry with full 29er wheels
230 mm travel-adjustable dropper post
Marzocchi and RockShox suspension, 150 mm front, 143 mm rear
Wide-range Shimano 11-speed drivetrain
Powerful 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

Tech Specs

Frame: ONE-FORTY LITE III, 143mm travel 29‘, material: aluminium, maximum wheel size 29x2.5’, standard 148x12mm axle, standard BSA bottom bracket
Fork: Marzocchi Z2, Air, 150mm travel, Tapered, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.6’ maximum wheel size
Shock absorber: Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, lockout
Brakes: Shimano Deore M6120, 4 pistons
Discs: Shimano RT30, 203 mm
Headset: MERIDA 8158
Handlebar stem: MERIDA TEAM TR, material: aluminium, width 780 mm, rise M/L/XL 30 mm
Stem: MERIDA EXPERT eTRII, material: aluminium, diameter 35mm, stem angle 0°, 50mm
Grips: MERIDA EXPERT EC
Shifters: Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+, SGS
Shifters: Shimano SL -MT500-IL / Shimano Deore M5100
Crankset: Race Face Ride, 32 teeth, 175 mm-M up
Seatpost: MERIDA EXPERT TR II, 34.9 mm diameter, 0 mm reach, M/L/XL: seatpost with 200 mm travel
Seatpost clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Saddle: ERIDA COMP SL, V-mount
Pedals: VP VPE-537
Chain: KMC X11
Sprocket set: Shimano Deore M5100, 11-51 teeth, 11-speed
Bottom Bracket: Race Face BSA 68/73 - 24 mm
Rims: MERIDA COMP TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Hubs: Shimano MT400-B, front hub 110x15mm, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, rear hub 148x12mm, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Pivots: MERIDA COMP TR, including removable lever, 6 Allen keys
Spokes: Black Inox
Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF / Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.5‘, fold, TR EXO 3C MaxxTera, 29x2.4’, fold, TR EXO+ MaxxTerra
Permissible total weight: 135 kg

Technologies

HFS - HYDRO FORMING SYSTEM
Tubes are inserted into negative moulds and a hot emulsion of water and oil is forced under pressure, enabling them to form complex shapes.

X-TAPER HEADTUBE
Our X-Tapered headtube offers space for mounting a tapered fork. Tapered forks offer exceptional stiffness and precision, and provide confidence-inspiring steering.

SMOOTH WELDING
Sometimes called ‘double pass welding’, a second pass on the weld gives the frame a clean, organic appearance. At first glance, you'll be convinced it's carbon.

INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. The bike has a clean look, while the cables are protected from moisture and dirt.

PROLITE 66 TRIPLE BUTTED ALUMINIUM
Our proven high-end aluminium (6066) is extremely light and strong. By using triple wall thicknesses and hydroforming technology, we can fine-tune the aluminium tubes to offer the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio.

NON-SLIP TIGHTENING
Selected bolts can be tightened on one side only, without the risk of the opposite side slipping or rotating, allowing for faster and more direct tightening of important hardware components.

P-FLEX
The softness of the material and the specific shaping of the tubes allow the frame to flex near the junction of the saddle and chainstay, making an articulation point obsolete. By not fitting a pivot point at the junction of the saddle and chainstay, we save weight and add rigidity.

WIRE PORT
MERIDA has designed covers that allow all control cables to enter the frame through the headset, creating a clean and uncluttered appearance without making structural changes to the frame. Depending on the model, the cables pass completely inside the handlebar (including the stem) or semi-integrated where the cables enter the frame below the stem.

FAST KINEMATIC
Flexstay rear suspension platform that has size-specific suspension kinematics, with longer reach models that have greater progression to better suit tougher and/or heavier riders. Adjustable plate to use full 29er or mixed (27.5-29) wheel configurations while preserving geometry.

LONG FENDER
ONE-FORTY and ONE-SIXTY can be fitted with an elegantly integrated and removable full-length rear wing that provides the rider with excellent protection from dirt and water spray from the rear wheel. This is in addition to the standard short mudguard, which helps protect the main pivot and cables, prolonging their service life.