THE NEW eONE-FORTY

It shares an extensive list of attributes and features with its long-legged eONE-SIXTY cousins but deliberately diverges from them to create one of the most versatile e-bikes in the MERIDA range. We learnt from our original eONE-SIXTY that not every e-full suspension bike spends every rolling minute on demanding tracks and trails, but often finds itself having to tackle the urban jungle, where the well-sorted suspension, ample traction and comfortable geometry provide fun and confidence. The new eONE-FORTY continues the pioneering work of its predecessor and picks up right where it left off. It offers plenty of full suspension travel, a modern and well-balanced geometry, powerful and easy-to-control Shimano STePS motors, a large battery capacity and a long list of features that make the eONE-FORTY ready for any jungle, urban or otherwise. 

Similar to the eONE-SIXTY, its suspension travel has been increased to 150 mm front and 143 mm rear, and while it usually rolls on 29" wheels at both ends, the bike can be easily converted to a 'mullet' setup via the flip chip. Rear wheel travel increases to 151 mm. The easily removable internal battery has a capacity of 750 Wh, which can be extended by 360 Wh*. Compared to its 630 Wh predecessor, the total battery capacity has increased by almost 80%. The all-aluminium frame offers great value for money while maintaining stiffness and durability. The eONE-FORTY does without the flex pivot at the rear and uses a more conventional pivot at the seat stay to simplify the use of racks and mudguards, further emphasising the bike’s everyday versatility. We’ve also fitted lightweight kit and fast-rolling tyres to help keep the pace and fun high, whatever terrain you’re on.

_{*range extender available separately, eONE-FORTY 400 has 630 Wh battery and no range extender capability}

The suspension platform of the new eONE-FORTY is closely related to the FAST kinematic first seen on the ONE-SIXTY and ONE-FORTY platforms but has been further tuned for the needs of our eMTBs. It offers size-specific kinematics and progression, matching the frame size not only to the rider’s height but also to their riding style.

If you compare the human-powered ONE-FORTY to the new eONE-FORTY, size for size, the reach is slightly shorter as stability comes from the extra weight of the e-bike rather than the long wheelbase, while the shorter reach figure helps manoeuvrability with the heavier bike. The stack figure has been reduced over the previous generation of eONE-FORTY, giving the option of a more sporty riding position with a low front end. As with the ONE-FORTY, we believe it is better to be able to raise the stack with spacers or a higher rise bar to maximise the comfort and handling of the bike than to be stuck with a high head tube and not be able to lower the bar when a more sporty position is desired.

By now a staple of our performance-focused mountain bike range, our new eONE-FORTY models feature a simplified version of our proven AGILOMETER sizing. Long-travel dropper posts combined with a low stand-over height allow riders to choose their bike size based on handling preference rather than body size. XShort frames feature a 125 mm travel dropper post, Short a 150 mm travel dropper post, Mid and Long come equipped with 200 mm post travel, and the remaining XLong frames feature a 230 mm travel dropper post. Everything from long travel stability to short travel manoeuvrability and upright riding comfort is possible. The sizing changes from S, M, L to Short, Mid, Long etc. reflect the new sizing system.
 

We have added the TRAIL MOUNT to our eONE-FORTY frames to allow additional accessories, tools and spare parts to be attached to the bike. It provides an additional mounting point under the top tube.

When the original eONE-SIXTY was released, it helped to usher in a new world of performance e-mountain biking. With incredible handling, sure-footed descending, and impressive climbing ability, it flourished into a multiple award-winning range of eMTBs – but the time has come to develop and evolve it further, so we have introduced our eTRILOGY of the eONE-SIXTY CF, eONE-SIXTY LITE and eONE-FORTY LITE. All are full-support e-bikes that use the latest technology, sizing and geometry advances first seen on the ONE-SIXTY range, but each ebike is tailored to suit a specific riding tribe. The carbon eONE-SIXTY CF gives full-power support combined with low weight for maximum agility, the eONE-SIXTY LITE offers a huge range in an enduro ready package and the eONE-FORTY combines off-road prowess and day-to-day versatility, further enabling riders to find the most suitable tool for their riding style.
 
Watch our eONE-SIXTY/eONE-FORTY development video to learn more about our goals and motivation for creating the eTRILOGY.