Merida eONE FORTY EQ

Description

The Merida eONE-FORTY is a high-end state of the art e-bike. A lower front and a steeper seat angle make it a great climber. Equally at home on long and demanding uphills as well at technical downhills and singletracks. Geometry, travel, and specification make this e-bike perfect for trail riding, but also for long distance rides. It doesn’t matter if it’s a playful trail or a multi-day ride across the Alps, the new eONE-FORTY does it all.

Shimano Motors

The Shimano STePS motor systems are optimised with regards to intuitive handling and despite their impressive performance, deliver the most natural and organic riding experience. The motor almost immediately responds to any pressure being applied through the pedals which hugely contributes to the intuitive handling and the agility of the system. An equally important feature of the motor is that it also withdraws any assistance at once when pedal pressure is reduced.

Shimano battery (integrated)

The new Shimano BT-E8035 (630Wh) has a very compact size design which is optimised for the integrated use in the down tube. The battery is equipped with modern, up-to-date battery cells, which are very durable and long lasting. Even after 1000 charging cycles it still has 60% of the capacity, which is currently the best in its class. The battery is IPX5 level and water projected and can withstand water being projected onto it by a water jet with an up to 6.3mm nozzle. The aluminium casing is used for better heat transfer and it is stronger than plastic.

MERIDA EXPERT TR dropper seat post

The MERIDA dropper post allows the rider to get the saddle out of the way when the gradient gets steeper, giving him/her more space to manoeuver and control over their bike. The 150mm post fits completely into the seat tube of an M size frame, while the L and XL frame can accommodate even a 170mm dropper.

Comparison eONE-FORTY and eONE-SIXTY

The eONE-FORTY and eONE-SIXTY share the same frame, but differ a lot in terms of riding character. The difference between the two bikes is that the shock stroke on the eONE-FORTY is shorter. That reduces the rear travel to 133mm instead of 150mm which the eONE-SIXTY offers. On top of that, the shorter 140mm travel fork extends the reach of the eONE-FORTY in comparison to the eONE-SIXTY which is equipped with a 160mm fork. That’s the reason why the eONE-FORTY has different sizing compared to eONE-SIXTY. A frame with a 44cm seat tube length, for example, is a size L in the eONE-FORTY, but at the eONE-SIXTY, it is a size M. Merida believes that a bike with less travel should be more agile and playful than one with more travel, and the reach has a significant influence on that.

Better uphill

Compared to the eONE-SIXTY, the seat angle at the eONE-FORTY is almost one degree steeper and the front is lower because of the shorter travel fork and the shorted head tube. This puts more weight on the front of the bike and gives the eONE-FORTY better climbing performance as the front wheel rises later than at the eONE-SIXTY. Also, due to the shorted fork, the head angle is almost one degree steeper making the bike feel less wobbly at lower speeds. Again, a positive attribute for uphills.

Lower stand over height

Another big difference compared to the eONE-SIXTY is that the stand over height is lower. The reason for that is the lesser travel, shorter head tube and lower bottom bracket height. Especially for beginners, the lower stand over height gives a lot of confidence. In particular for shorter riders, the eONE-FORTY is a perfect match because there are not many brands which can offer such low clearance.

Less weight for better climbing

The eONE-FORTY is also slightly lighter than the eONE-SIXTY. The reason is that the components are less downhill oriented. So, for example, fork, shocks, and tyres are lighter, having a further positive effect on the climbing performance.

Specifications Merida eONE-FORTY EQ

Frame: eONE-FORTY LITE III
Fork: Suntour ZERON 35-Boost LOR
Shock: SUNTOUR RS-EDGE-TR-LO-R8-M6
Brakes: Shimano M4100
Rotors: Shimano RT30 / Shimano RTEM300
Headset: MERIDA-8152
Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT eTR
Handlebar stem: MERIDA EXPERT eTRII
Grip: MERIDA EXPERT EC
Derailleur (r): Shimano Deore RDM5100 11
Shifters: Shimano SL -MT500-IL / Shimano Deore M5100 11
Seat post: MERIDA COMP TR
Seat clamp: MERIDA EXPERT clamp
Saddle: MERIDA EXPERT CC
Pedal: VP VPE-537
Chain: HG601-11
Chainwheel: Shimano CRE70-B
Freewheel: Shimano M5100
Bottom bracket: included
Hubs: Shimano MT400-B
Rim: MERIDA COMP TR
Axles: MERIDA EXPERT TR
Spokes: Black stainless
Light front: LEZYNE E-BIKE POWER STVZO E115
Light rear: Herrmans H-Cargo integrated in MERIDA MIK carrier
Carrier: MERIDA MA006
Fender: FA311-70A / 75E3 with SW803V-70 / 75, fender stay MA007, alloy rail
Kickstand: Atranvelo ED-100-PC
Drive unit: Shimano EP8
Battery: Shimano E8036 630Wh
Battery charger: Shimano EC-E8004
Display: Shimano SC-E5003
Weight: 24.88 kg

Brand

Merida

MERIDA bikes are still very much ‘made by hand’ and that process starts with the many individuals who make up our highly skilled R&D team. From marathon racer to bike packing enthusiast, from track specialist to Enduro lover and from semi-professional road racer to ironman competitor, our team does not only bring experience and knowledge in their corresponding fields to work in the morning but also the undisputed love for everything bike, and the unstoppable desire to make ever better bikes. Our team accompanies the birth of a new bike from the conceptual beginning, all the way through the development stages and onto the production process. But the development does not stop there, as small improvements and upgrades are constantly looked at and integrated when possible.

Additional information

Electric System Brand	Shimano
Electric System Model	Shimano EP8
Motor Torque (Nm)	85Nm
Speed	32kph
Battery Capacity	600-650Wh
Battery Range	Standard
Size	Large, medium, Small, XLarge
EBT e-Bike Size Guide	Average
EBT Weight Guide	Normal

Size	Large medium Small XLarge
Colour	BLACK/STEEL BLUE Silk Anthracite (Black) Clear