ONE-SIXTY FR 600

 

Hard-hitting and bike park proof. We’ve pumped up the attitude to make a hard rider's dream thanks to extra travel and a coil sprung rear shock, plus mixed wheel sizes on a tough aluminium frame.

Hard-hitting and ready to rock. The ONE-SIXTY FR 600 takes our award-winning aluminium enduro frame and pumps up the attitude to make it ideal for hard riders and bike park heavy hitters. Mixed wheels for fun handling, plus there's a tough 180 mm travel DVO Onyx fork with 38 mm legs paired with a plush DVO Jade coil shock at the rear, all controlled by our FAST kinematic suspension so you can consistently hit lines, run after run. Quality suspension needs quality brakes, so we've gone big with those, while Shimano's dependable Deore does drivetrain duties.

The ONE-SIXTY FR builds on the solid platform of our award-winning ONE-SIXTY, but cranks the volume up. It's built tough so that you can hit the bike park all day long, or just rip the toughest tracks and trails time after time, safe in the knowledge that the bike won't let you down. To boost the capability, we've added in longer travel forks pushing out 180 mm travel paired with coil shocks delivering 171 mm of rear wheel travel, mounted on our tough aluminium chassis. All bikes run a mixed 29" front and 27.5" rear wheel size for maximum manoeuvrability, whether you're ripping turns or sending it hard. However, you can switch to a full 29er setup without impacting the geometry, thanks to our flip-chip system. Our AGILOMETER sizing allows riders to run a longer or shorter reach frame independently of their height. At the same time, the suspension becomes more progressive as you size up, and all bikes are fitted with long-travel dropper posts.

  • Full aluminium frame with FAST kinematic suspension and progressive geometry
  • Mixed 29/27.5" wheels with tough casing tyres
  • DVO Onyx 38 180 mm fork and DVO Jade X coil rear shock
  • Continental Kryptotal tyres with Enduro front casing Downhill rear
  • Adjustable travel 230-40 mm dropper post
  • Powerful TRP 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 220 mm front rotor
  • 171 mm suspension travel mullet
  • material: aluminium
  • 29x2.5" max. wheelsize
  • 148x12 mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
frame size XShort, Short, Mid, Long, XLong
color METALLIC BLACK (GREY/GREEN)
  • Air
  • 180 mm suspension travel
  • tapered
  • 44 mm Offset
  • 29"
  • coil
  • spring rate per size XSHORT and SHORT 300 lbs, MID: 350 lbs, LONG: 400 lbs, XLONG: 450 lbs
  • Upper and lower IPS sealing
  • material: aluminium
  • 780 mm width
  • XS/S 18 mm rise
  • M/L/XL 30 mm rise
  • material: aluminium
  • 35 mm diameter
  • 0° stem angle
  • 40 mm
grip MERIDA EXPERT EC
  • 34.9 mm diameter
  • 0 mm setback
  • all sizes 30-230 mm travel seatpost
  • V-mount
  • incl. MERIDA minitool
chain KMC X12
  • 32 teeth
  • 170 mm for all sizes
  • 10-51 teeth
  • 12 speed
  • 29x2.4"
  • fold
  • TR
  • Enduro casing
  • Soft Compund
  • 27.5x2.4"
  • fold
  • TR
  • Downhill Casing
  • Soft Compound
  • including removeable lever, 6/4 mm allen key
  • weighed at frame size M
  • Weight may vary depending on bike size, finish or possible specification changes due to supply chain issues.
Bike Frame Geometry Image
Frame Size XShort Short Mid Long XLong
Tire Sizes 29/27.5" 29/27.5" 29/27.5" 29/27.5" 29/27.5"
St Seat Tubes Mm 400 410 425 445 470
Tt Top Tubes Mm 537 564 591 623 655
Cs Chain Stays Mm 434 434 434 437.5 437.5
Hta Head Tube Angles Deg 63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5
Sta Seat Tube Angle Deg 78 78 78 78 78
Bd Bottom Bracket Drops Mm 2 2 2 2 2
Ht Head Tube Lengths Mm 95 95 95 105 120
Fl Fork Lengths Mm 594 594 594 594 594
R Reachs Mm 409 437 464 492 519
S Stacks Mm 620 620 620 629 643
Wb Wheel Base Mm 1193 1220 1248 1281 1314
Sh Stand Over Height Mm 735 740 743 740 735

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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