eOne-Eighty wins Design & Innovation Award 2025

We've been collecting Design & Innovation Awards since the beginning! From early wins with the eOne-Sixty to recent successes like the One-Sixty, Reacto, Scultura, eSilex, and the 2024 Silex, this award has consistently recognized our dedication to pushing boundaries and improving the riding experience.

And the winning streak continues! We're thrilled to announce that our new Bosch e-bikes have won the prestigious Design & Innovation Award in 2025. Leading the charge is the full-support eOne-Eighty, a bike that's already generating significant buzz from top publications like MBR, Pinkbike, E-Mountainbike and Bikeboard. This award is a fantastic addition to its growing list of accolades.

Here is what the Design & Innovations Award jury had to say about our hard-hitting eONE-EIGHTY:
The Merida eOne-Eighty is a freeride bike that’s built for the gnarliest trails and capable of taking you uphill without the need for a lift. Despite its rugged appearance, which is inevitable given its downhill-oriented spec and sturdy aluminium frame, it’s remarkably playful. This is largely down to the geometry, which features particularly short chainstays, adding a welcome touch of agility to the otherwise stable handling. Together with the new Bosch Performance CX Gen5 motor, this provides beginner-friendly control both on climbs and descents, while also appealing to more experienced riders looking to have fun on the trail. The integrated, removable 800-Wh battery in the downtube is secured with a key lock, and, thanks to its size and the option of swapping it out for a spare battery, it’s ideal for longer rides. The bike also features a high-quality spec, and is built to handle rough trails. Moreover, the standard headlight makes it a good option for commuters. The Merida eOne-Eighty is a versatile e-bike that not only excites advanced riders but also offers beginners an easy introduction to the world of freeriding.

Amazing feedback for our long-travel e-enduro and a welcome addition to the trophy cabinet.

To find out more about the coveted Design & Innovation Award, please visit the award website: design-innovation-award.com  

For the official review summary of the Bosch powered eOne-Eighty, please click here.