Merida ETMO: suspension setup & specs
The Merida ETMO is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 140–160 mm of fork travel and 142–160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX (120Nm). Here you will find all 5 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Merida ETMO →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29/27.5" / 29/27.5".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 PRO | X-Fusion Migo 34 (140 mm) | X-Fusion O2 Pro | – | – | Bosch Performance Line CX (120Nm) 800 Wh | – | €4,449 | Setup → |
| 400 PRO EQ | X-Fusion Migo 34 | X-Fusion O2 Pro | – | – | Bosch Performance Line CX (120Nm) 800 Wh | – | €4,549 | Setup → |
| 500 PRO | SR Suntour Zeron 36X (140 mm) | SR Suntour Edge X | – | 142 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX (120Nm) 800 Wh | – | €4,699 | Setup → |
| 500 PRO EQ | SR Suntour Zeron 36X (140 mm) | SR Suntour Edge X R | – | – | Bosch Performance Line CX (120Nm) 800 Wh | – | €4,799 | Setup → |
| 800 | Marzocchi Bomber Z (160 mm) | Marzocchi Bomber Air | – | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX (120Nm) 800 Wh | 26.8 kg | €5,699 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 140–160 mm of fork travel, the Merida ETMO is on the shorter side; the median of the 101 comparable bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category is 150 mm. Among Merida’s e-mountain bikes, the Merida ETMO has the shortest fork travel. The frame is made of aluminium.
At a minimum of 26.8 kg (800 build), the Merida ETMO is heavier than its category median of 23.4 kg – 3.4 kg more. Prices for the Merida ETMO start at €4,449 (400 PRO), below the category median of €5,500. For the 800 build, Merida asks €5,699. Depending on the build, fork and shock come from Marzocchi, SR Suntour and X-Fusion. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the X-Fusion Migo 34 to the Marzocchi Bomber Z. Drive comes from Bosch Performance Line CX (120Nm), paired with 800 Wh of battery capacity.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (Marzocchi Bomber Z): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red Marzocchi adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (SR Suntour Edge X): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Merida ETMO
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Merida gives its own target SAG, use that.
140 mm fork (400 PRO, 500 PRO, 500 PRO EQ)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm |
160 mm fork (800)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.50″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Continental Kryptotal-F / Continental Kryptotal-R 29x2.4"; Maxxis Metropass AT 29x2.4"; Maxxis Minion DHF / Maxxis Dissector 29x2.5".
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.