The amazing value One-Sixty 500 mountain bike gets Merida’s radical test and award-winning geometry and suspension design in a tough all-aluminium frame package, paired to Components that deliver rock-solid performance and ironclad value. As such this is a perfect choice for someone’s first full-suspension bike.

This near impossible to beat for the price spec sheet features RockShox Domain fork and Super Deluxe shock that can take the rough with the rougher, while the four-piston Shimano brakes and wide-range drivetrain are tough and consistent.

Key features –

• Full aluminium frame with FAST kinematic suspension and radical new enduro geometry
• Mixed or full 29er wheel set up with Agilometer sizing
• RockShox Domain Gold and Super Deluxe suspension
• Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain
• Super tough Continental Kryptotal tyres
• Long travel dropper post
• Powerful 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

Merida Sizing –

• X-Short: 145cm – 165cm
• Short: 155cm – 175cm
• Mid: 165cm – 185cm
• Long: 175cm – 195cm
• X-Long: 185cm+

Merida’s latest range of mountain bikes makes use of a slightly new approach to sizing. Merida encourage riders to consider their riding style when selecting a frame size.

For example the Mid size frame is suitable for riders of heights between 165-185cm. This means a rider of height 175cm could select a Short frame if the preference is agility, Mid for a balanced ride or Long for stability.

Specifications::One-Sixty 500

• Discipline: Trail/Enduro

• Material: Aluminium

• Front Travel: 170mm

• Rear Travel: 160mm

• Wheel Size: 29″ / 27.5″

• Warranty: Lifetime

Frame – Lite III Aluminium, Next Generation enduro geometry, internal cable routing, long seat post insert depth. Boost axles standard, threaded BB, trail mount and bottle bosses, flip chip for mullet or 29er. max tyre size – 2.5″
Rear Shock – RockShox Super Deluxe
Fork – RockShox Domain Gold R; Air; 170 mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; 29.5×2.8″ max. tyre size
Headset – Acros ICR Merida External neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem – Merida Expert eTRII; material: aluminium; 35 mm diameter; 0 degree rise; Length: 40mm
Handlebar – Merida Comp TR II; material: aluminium; 780mm wide; 35mm rise
Grip – Merida Comp TR
Brake Type – Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake – Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT30; 203mm
Rear Brake – Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT30; 203mm
Front Tyre – Continental Kryptotal-F; 29×2.4″; kevlar bead; TR; Enduro casing; Soft compund
Rear Tyre – Continental Kryptotal-R; (XShort-Mid) – 27.5×2.4″, (Long-XLong) – 29×2.4″; kevlar bead; Enduro casing, soft compound
Wheel Size – 29″ / 27.5″
Rim – Merida Comp TR II; 28mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed and valves not included); rear 27.5″ up to Size M / L & XL rear 29″
Spokes – Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
Front Hub – Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub – Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Speeds – 12
Rear Derailleur – Shimano Deore M6100; SGS
Shift Levers – Front: Shimano SL-MT500-IL, Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
Chain – KMC X12
Cassette – Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset – Shimano Deore MT512; 32 tooth chainset; Crank length: 165mm
Bottom Bracket – Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Pedals – Not included
Saddle – Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seat Post – Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; in-line; (Xshort-Short) – 150mm, Mid – 170mm, Long – 200mm, Xlong – 230mm seat post travel