ONE-SIXTY 8000

ONE-SIXTY 8000

 

The privateer’s choice. Top-end carbon frame with radical enduro geometry paired to high-performance, high-value components that are ready to tip up the race track or tear down any trail.
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  • Totally planted, thoroughly sorted and outrageously capable. The all-new ONE-SIXTY 8000 delivers top-level performance with a lightweight, carbon fibre frame with radical geometry and sizing plus the ability to run 29er or mixed 29”/27.5” wheels. Our new FAST kinematic is paired to a high-end RockShox 170 mm Zeb fork and Super Deluxe shock, while the SRAM GX wireless transmission gives clean, precise shifts every time.

    Evolution or revolution? How about both? The 2022 ONE-SIXTY is a radical, all-new design that pushes our hard-hitting enduro platform to new heights. Just as well, because once it’s there it’s ready to rip the longest, toughest descents too. Our new suspension system uses a flexstay design with an adjustable rocker, so whether you choose to run it as a full 29er (162 mm travel) or mixed 29/27.5” setup (171 mm travel), the geometry is preserved. There’s a radically steep 79° seat tube angle for goat-like climbing and slack 64° head angle plus 170 mm fork to deal with downhill trail chaos. New sizing allows riders to run a longer or shorter reach frame independently of their height, while suspension becomes more progressive as you size up, all with long-travel dropper posts. Our WIRE PORT cable routing, reliable threaded bottom bracket plus on-board tool storage round out the package, while carbon frames also offer FidLock magnetic bottle cages.

    • Full carbon frame with FAST kinematic suspension and radical new enduro geometry
    • Mixed or full 29er wheels with AGILOMETER sizing
    • RockShox Zeb and Super Deluxe suspension
    • SRAM GX Eagle wireless drivetrain and lifetime warranty Race Face wheelset
    • 230 mm travel-adjustable dropper post
    • On-board tool storage and FidLock bottle cage

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    • 171mm suspension travel mullet / 162mm suspension travel 29"
    • material: carbon
    • 29x2.5" max. wheelsize
    • 148x12mm axle standard
    • BSA bottom bracket standard
    frame size XShort, Short, Mid, Long, XLong
    color SILK BLACK (SILVER)
    • Air
    • 170mm suspension travel
    • Tapered
    • 42mm fork offset
    • 29x2.8" max. wheelsize
    • platform
    • adjustable low speed compression
    headset MERIDA 8151
    • material: aluminium
    • 780mm width
    • XS/S 18mm rise
    • M/L/XL 30mm rise
    • material: aluminium
    • 35mm diameter
    • 0° stem angle
    • 40 mm
    grip MERIDA EXPERT EC
    shifters Shimano SL -MT800-IL / Sram GX AXS Controller
    • 34.9mm diameter
    • 0mm setback
    • 30-230mm travel seatpost
    seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
    • V-mount
    • incl. MERIDA minitool
    chain Sram GX
    chainguard MRP AMg V2 Alloy 26-32T
    • 32 teeth
    • 170 mm for
    • 10-52 teeth
    • 12 speed
    bottom bracket Sram BB DUB BSA 73 MTB WIDE
    • 110x15mm width front hub
    • 148x12mm width rear hub
    • 28mm inner width
    • Centerlock
    • Sram XD
    • material: aluminium
    • Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)
    • Lifetime warranty
    • rear 27.5" up to Size M, rear 29" L & XL
    • 29x2.5"
    • fold
    • TR DD 3C MaxxGrip
    • 27.5x2.4" XS/S/M 29x2.4" L/XL
    • fold
    • TR DD 3C MaxxTerra
    • including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
    fender Rock Shox ZEB Fender

    weighed at frame size MID

    max. weight 135 kg
    Bike Frame Geometry Image
    Frame Size XShort Short Mid Long XLong
    Tyre Sizes 29/27.5" 29/27.5" 29/27.5" 29" 29"
    ST seat tube [mm] 400 410 425 445 470
    TT top tube [mm] 535 562 589 621 653
    CS chain stay length [mm] 434 434 434 437.5 437.5
    HTA head tube angle [°] 64 64 64 64 64
    STA seat tube angle [°] 79 79 79 79 79
    BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 7 7 7 27.5 27.5
    HT head tube [mm] 95 95 95 105 120
    FL fork length [mm] 581 581 581 581 581
    R reach [mm] 415 442 470 498 525
    S stack [mm] 615 615 615 625 638
    WB wheel base [mm] 1188 1215 1242 1275 1308
    SH stand over height [mm] 727 730 737 736 776
    No. Item-No. Name Info Pieces Torque NM
    1 A2161000217 MOUNT for tube/accesoires 1
    2 A2300000612 SCREW M8x1.25 L6mm 1 8~10
    3 A2300000471 BOLT M6x1 OD10mm L39mm 1 10~12
    4 A2294000196 WASHER for M6 sunkenhead screw OD16mm 1
    5 A2298000113 SCREW M6x1 L16mm 2 6~8
    6 A2292000102 WASHER OD19mm ID15mm H0,3mm 1
    7 A2300000608 SCREW M8x1 1 10~12
    8 A2036000025 MOUNT for shock without buhsing 1
    9 A2300000611 SCREW M15x1 L18.5mm 2 13~15
    10 A2221000033 BEARING 6803V-2RS OD26mm ID17mm W5mm 4
    11 A2294000102 WASHER OD21mm ID17.1mm H3mm 5
    12 A2302000082 NUT M15x1 flip chip 2
    13 A2031000076 LINK 1
    14 A2300000610 SCREW M15x1 L16mm 2 13~15
    15 A2294000182 LOCK RING for bearing 2
    16 A2300000475 BOLT M6x1 OD10/12mm L55mm 1 8~10
    17 A2221000032 BEARING 6801V-2RS OD21mm ID12mm W5mm 1
    18 A2221000034 BEARING 6800V-2RS OD19mm ID10mm W5mm 1
    19 A2294000197 WASHER for M6 sunkenhead screw OD18.5mm 1
    20 A2161000161 COVER for service opening 1
    21 A2294000183 LOCK RING for protector screw 1
    22 A2300000559 SCREW M5x0.8 L11mm 1 3~5
    23 A2294000105 WASHER OD17mm ID12.1mm H2mm 1
    24 A2294000085 WASHER OD15.5mm ID10.1mm H2mm 1
    25 A2143000147 BLIND PLUG 2
    26 A2294000016 WASHER OD19mm ID15.1mm H3mm 1
    27 A2300000484 SCREW M4x0.7 L10mm 1 1,5~2
    28 A2232000028 CHAIN GUIDE for 28T-36T 1
    29 A2292000106 WASHER OD10mm ID6.2mm H0.5mm 2
    30 A2298000224 SCREW M6x1 L16mm 2 6~8
    31 A2232000042 MOUNT Mount for chain guide 1
    32 A2292000008 WASHER OD10mm ID6.2mm H3mm 2
    33 A2298000107 SCREW M6x1 L12mm 1 6~8
    34 A2164000062 MOUNT ISCG-05 1
    35 A2161000162 CABLE GUIDE 1
    36 A2300000151 SCREW M4x0.7 L12mm 1 3~5
    37 A2300000598 BOLT M6x1 OD15/17mm L55mm 1 8~10
    38 A2221000040 BEARING 172607V-2RS OD26mm ID17mm W7mm 1
    39 A2221000043 BEARING 3802V-2RS OD24mm ID15mm W7mm 1
    40 A2300000609 SCREW M10x1 L15mm 1 8~10
    41 A2300000318 SCREW M4x0.7 L12mm 3 3~5
    42 A2116000239 PROTECTOR 1
    43 A2158000078 PROTECTOR for chain stay 1
    44 A2311000102 RD-HANGER UDH 1
    45 A2298000223 SCREW M6x1 L12mm 3 6~8
    46 A2136000076 MOUNT PM200 1
    47 A2191000188 HEAD SET MERIDA/VP-8151 (MH-P16/MH-P16) 1
    48 A2358000131 PROTECTOR for down tube 1
    49 A2298000024 SCREW M5x0.8 L10mm 2 4~6
    50 A2362000105 PROTECTOR for seat stay 1
    51 A2002000135 THRU AXLE EXPERT TR; L=178.5mm M12x1 TL=13.5mm 1

    To reduce production and delivery times, we are sometimes forced to make last-minute specification changes. Please be aware that those changes might not be reflected on these product pages and images.

     

    Technologies

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    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.

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    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.

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    NANO MATRIX CARBON

    NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.

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    AWS ANTI WRINKLE SYSTEM

    This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    MERIDA SERVICE PORT

    An easy-to-remove cover underneath the bottom bracket. The large port provides easy access to all the hoses and cables that run through the bottom bracket area, making it much easier and faster to route, service or replace your dropper post, brake hose and gear cables. Also allows the use of the downtube for storage.

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