We’ve used all our aluminium frame design and manufacturing know-how to create a durable frame that takes inspiration from the hard-hitting and award-winning long-travel eONE-EIGHTY, but in an extra versatile package. The ETMO uses 160 mm of travel (some models come with 140 mm fork and and 143 mm rear travel) at either end and mixed wheel sizes, so it’s fun and fast on any terrain, with handling that’ll bring a smile to the face of experienced riders and fresh faces alike. With the proven and trusted power of Bosch pedal assistance, the ETMO offers battery and drive unit options for every need and wallet, with 540, 600 or 800 Wh internal batteries and the choice of powerful CX or high-value PX drive units depending on the model.
FUN FOR EVERY RIDER
SHARING THE THRILL OF THE TRAIL
When used at their best, e-MTBs bring all kinds of riders together. They allow riders of different fitness levels to ride as a group and share the thrills, spills and laughs that mountain biking has to offer. Designing a bike that’s still going to deliver the durability and performance MERIDA e-MTBs are famed for while being as affordable as possible is no mean feat.
BUILT TO LAST
CLEVERLY ENGINEERED
Clever engineering and manufacturing techniques allow us to save costs during the production process without compromising the finished frame. Minor tweaks to how the frame is created add up to savings that we can pass on to the rider, allowing them to get on a bike with our proven reliability and lifetime warranty, plus a Bosch drive unit.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE
FULL BOSCH POWER
We’ve not skimped on performance either. All models feature the latest Bosch pedal-assist technology, with either the high-value PX or powerful CX drive unit, depending on the model. We also use internally mounted and removable 540 Wh, 600 Wh or 800 Wh batteries depending on model.
High-performance power and control.
With up to 100 Nm of torque and a peak of 750W, the Performance Line CX drive unit gives ultimate power balanced with sensitive control. Highly proven in our other Bosch-powered e-MTBs, it is a strong, easily controllable, reliable and robust unit.
High-value. Progressive power.
The Performance Line PX drive unit takes what Bosch has learnt from their very successful CX unit and packs this know-how into a much more affordable package that’s very quiet in operation, thanks to a revised gearing system. The PX drive unit delivers up to 90Nm of torque and 700W of peak power, so despite the affordability, it’s still a potent unit when riding.
Power your ride.
The ETMO uses both the 540 Wh, 600 Wh and 800 Wh Bosch InTube batteries, which are easily removable via a keyed lock for safety. When using the largest capacity 800 Wh battery, the deeper section of the unit is compensated for via a slightly larger battery cover, nicknamed the ‘BELUGA’ cover. This will be available after-market for those with a 540 or 600 Wh battery who may wish to upgrade in the future.
Bosch Purion 400
Bosch Wireless Mini Remote
Bosch Smart Controller
Single-piece design. Fewer steps. Perfect alignment.
Traditionally, the motor mounting bracket and downtube are two separate pieces that are welded together, but this creates an extra welding step. On the ETMO, we have created this as a single piece. This makes production faster while giving perfect alignment, but it requires our highly advanced casting technology to produce such a large piece in a single process. We also utilise precise robot laser cutting to trim the piece to the correct length for different frame sizes and make the hole for the battery in a single process. We have also been able to create a slimmer downtube by creating in-built battery mounts without using the bulkier Bosch mounting rail.
Efficient production. Greater value.
Next, we have simplified the production of the seat tube/upper pivot. While the eONE-EIGHTY has an extremely similar side-on profile to the ETMO, the construction is subtly, but importantly, different. The eONE-EIGHTY frame uses a cast piece for the motor mount to the upper pivot section, which then has a seat tube of the correct size welded to it. The ETMO simplifies this by having the entire piece cast as one, with the upper section cut down to the correct frame before being machined to accept the seatpost. This removes the need for the welding step and the careful alignment needed during this process. Removing fabrication steps saves time, resulting in a more affordable bike.
More control, less worry.
All bikes in all sizes now come with short 160 mm crank arms, giving much improved ground clearance over the more traditional 170-175 mm lengths often seen. This means that riders can keep pedalling over rougher terrain without fear of hitting their pedals, allowing them to keep their cadence up and the drive unit delivering power even on tricky and technical climbs.
Nothing fancy. Everything works.
As ever, we choose to do without any proprietary standards or interfaces, making maintenance much easier. That means using the universally available SRAM UDH mech hanger, which also gives compatibility with the latest generation of SRAM direct-mount T-Type transmissions. We also use standard headsets and spacers plus standard Boost axle spacing for our wheels.
Comfort and control.
We’ve updated our contact points, with the new half ribbed, half waffle pattern EXPERT TR grips providing comfort and control in spades. We have also used fixed travel dropper posts rather than our travel-adjustable EXPERT TR II unit to save costs, but each frame size is paired with a specific travel post, ranging from 150 mm on the size Short frame up to 230 mm on XLong.
AGILOMETER sizing system
Our AGILOMETER sizing system has been used on our award-winning mountain and e-bikes. It gives the rider the opportunity to get the handling characteristics they want while still getting a biker that fits perfectly. We keep the standover height, seat tube and head tubes relatively short, with the frames growing mainly in reach as you size up. That means you can pick a short reach for agile, lively handling or a longer reach for more stable behaviour without compromising on other areas of fit. This is backed up with size-specific dropper post travel, ranging from 150 mm on size S up to 230 mm on size XL.
Size tuned suspension. Comfort and control for every rider.
When it comes to suspension, one size often doesn’t fit all. Harder, heavier riders need more support at the end of the stroke to prevent bottoming out, but if the same kinematic is used for a smaller, lighter rider then they won’t be able to use full travel. We get around this issue by using size-specific leverage ratios that give more progression as you go up the sizes, giving riders the support they need. It also means the ETMO is ready to take a coil shock if you wish to change from air.
Trail-ready geometry. From climb to descent.
MERIDA V-Mount Multitool under the saddle
Long downtube protection
Extra-long chainstay and frame protection
Mini fender to keep dirt away from main pivot
Larger bearings for improved durability and stiffness
