Merida One Sixty FR 400 III2

Built for progression, built tough. The ONE-SIXTY FR 400 builds on the proven performance of our aluminium enduro frame and cranks the volume up. The music? Heavy metal, thanks to a coil sprung back end plus longer travel 180 mm fork, mixed wheel size handling for a ride that's ready to get rad. Merida has prioritised suspension performance and durability over drivetrain bling to create a bike that's ideal for rippers on a budget or riders that go hard every time they hit the bike park. The ONE-SIXTY FR builds on the solid platform of our award-winning ONE-SIXTY, but cranks the volume up. It's built tough so that you can hit the bike park all day long, or just rip the toughest tracks and trails time after time, safe in the knowledge that the bike won't let you down. To boost the capability, Merida has added in longer travel forks pushing out 180 mm travel paired with coil shocks delivering 171 mm of rear wheel travel, mounted on our tough aluminium chassis. All bikes run a mixed 29" front and 27.5" rear wheel size for maximum manoeuvrability, whether you're ripping turns or sending it hard. However, you can switch to a full 29er setup without impacting the geometry, thanks to our flip-chip system. Our AGILOMETER sizing allows riders to run a longer or shorter reach frame independently of their height. At the same time, the suspension becomes more progressive as you size up, and all bikes are fitted with long-travel dropper posts.

Features

Full aluminium frame with FAST kinematic suspension and progressive geometry
Mixed 29/27.5" wheels with tough casing tyres
SR Suntour Durolux 38 180 mm fork and DVO Jade R coil rear shock
Continental Kryptotal tyres with Enduro front casing Downhill rear
Long-travel dropper post
Powerful Tektro 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

Tech Specs

Frameset

Frame: ONE-SIXTY FR LITE III
171 mm suspension travel mullet
material: aluminium
29x2.5" max. wheelsize
148x12 mm axle standard
BSA bottom bracket standard
Frame size: XShort, Short, Mid, Long, XLong

Fork

Fork: SR Suntour Durolux 38 RC; Air; 180 mm suspension travel; Tapered; xx mm fork offset; 29x2.60" max. wheelsize
SHOCK: DVO Jade X D3; coil; spring rate per size XSHORT and SHORT 300 lbs, MID: 350 lbs, LONG: 400 lbs, XLONG: 450 lbs

Brakes

Brakes: Tektro Gemini HD-M535; 4 piston
Rotors: Tektro TR203-45; 203 mm

Cockpit

Headset: Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL 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 EXPERT TR II; 34.9 mm diameter; 0 mm setback; XS/S: 150 mm travel seatpost - M: 170 mm travel seatpost - L/XL: 200 mm travel seatpost
Seat clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL; V-mount

Transmission

Derailleur (R): Shimano CUES U6000; GS
Shifters: Shimano SL-MT500-L / Shimano CUES U6000
Chain: Shimano LG500
Chainguard: MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05
Crank: MERIDA Expert TR; 32 teeth; 170 mm for all sizes

Wheel

Freewheel: Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speed
Hubs: Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-HM-B; 110x15 mm width front hub; 32 spoke holes; Centerlock; 148x12 mm width rear hub; 32 spoke holes; Centerlock
Rim: MERIDA COMP TR II; 110x15 mm width front hub; 148x12 mm width rear hub; 28 mm inner width; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included); front 29"; rear 27.5"
Tyre front: Continental Kryptotal-F; 29x2.4"; fold; TR; Enduro casing; Soft Compund
Tyre rear: Continental Kryptotal-R; 27.5x2.4"; fold; TR; Enduro Casing; Soft Compound
Axles merida: COMP TR; including removeable lever, 6/4 mm allen key
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technologies

Prolite 66 triple butted aluminum
When creating high-end aluminium frames, we use our proven PROLITE 66 (6066) aluminium, as it is incredibly light and durable. In addition, it works exceptionally well with our hydroforming technology, allowing us to create complex shapes, featuring triple butted wall thicknesses, an almost carbon-like appearance and the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio. While lesser alloys might be cheaper, it is the ideal choice for high-performance bicycle frames.

HFS - Hydro forming system
‘C-Mount’ equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated (some bikes require model specific rear rack), making fitting fast, simple and reliable.

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.

Smooth welding
This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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.

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.

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.

Wire port
MERIDA designed headsets that enable all control cables from the handlebar to enter the frame through the headset cover, creating a clean and uncluttered look, allowing for a lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic frame structure than with conventional cable ports. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including the bar and stem) or semi-integrated, where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.

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.

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.