ONE-FORTY 400

 

The same ground-breaking trail bike geometry as it's more expensive brethren, just paired to an all-aluminium frame and kit that delivers the performance you need, without the chunky price tag.

The ONE-FORTY 400 brings an unheard of level of climbing and descending performance into a high-value package built around our all-new aluminium frame. It's got exactly the same ground-breaking geometry as its more expensive brethren, just paired with kit that delivers the performance you need, without the price tag. Dropper posts on all models, a wide-range 11-speed Shimano drivetrain and no-nonsense suspension from SR Suntour and RockShox get the job done without fuss.

The new ONE-FORTY is the ultimate trail bike, made for the toughest trails in the world. It’s the pinnacle of modern trail riding, with a super-steep 80° seat angle, low front end and bottom bracket allow it to clear the most technical climbs, while longer reach figures across all sizes and a well-balanced 65° head angle mean it’s still more than capable of ripping any descent. With our new sizing system, riders can run a longer or shorter reach frame independently of their height, with suspension that becomes more progressive as you size up to better cope with heavier/harder riders. We’ve focussed on weight reduction and rolling speed too, for improved efficiency. All bikes come with long travel dropper posts, WIRE PORT cable routing, a reliable threaded bottom bracket and on-board tool storage plus carbon frames have FidLock magnetic bottle cages.

  • Full aluminium frame with FAST kinematic suspension and AGILOMETER sizing
  • Radical new trail geometry with full 29er wheels
  • SR Suntour and RockShox suspension, 150 mm front, 143 mm rear
  • Wide-range Shimano 11-speed drivetrain
  • 200 mm dropper post on XL/L/M, 150 mm on S, 125 mm on XS
  • Powerful 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
  • 143mm suspension travel 29"
  • material: aluminium
  • 29x2.5" max. wheelsize
  • 148x12mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
frame size XShort, Short, Mid, Long, XLong
color METALLIC MERIDA GREEN (BLACK)
  • Air
  • 140mm suspension travel
  • Tapered
  • 51mm fork offset
  • 29x2.4" max wheelsize
headset MERIDA 8158
  • material: aluminium
  • 780mm width
  • XS/S 18mm rise
  • M/L/XL 30mm rise
  • material: aluminium
  • 35mm diameter
  • 0° stem angle
  • 50 mm
grip MERIDA COMP EC
  • 34.9mm diameter
  • 0mm setback
  • XS: 125mm travel seatpost - S: 150mm travel seatpost - M/L/XL: 200mm travel seatpost
bottom bracket Race Face BSA 68/73 – 24mm
chain KMC X11
  • 32 teeth
  • 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
  • 11-51 teeth
  • 11 speed
  • including removeable lever, 6 allen key

weighed at frame size MID

Bike Frame Geometry Image
Frame Size XShort Short Mid Long XLong
Tire Sizes 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"
St Seat Tubes Mm 400 410 425 445 470
Tt Top Tubes Mm 532 559 586 618 649
Cs Chain Stays Mm 437.5 437.5 437.5 437.5 437.5
Hta Head Tube Angles Deg 65 65 65 65 65
Sta Seat Tube Angle Deg 80 80 80 80 80
Bd Bottom Bracket Drops Mm 35 35 35 35 35
Ht Head Tube Lengths Mm 95 95 95 105 120
Fl Fork Lengths Mm 557 557 557 557 557
R Reachs Mm 426 453 480 509 535
S Stacks Mm 607 607 607 616 629
Wb Wheel Base Mm 1177 1204 1232 1265 1298
Sh Stand Over Height Mm 730 735 738 735 730

Technologies

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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.

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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. 

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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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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.

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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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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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