Merida ONE-SIXTY FR: suspension setup & specs
The Merida ONE-SIXTY FR is a freeride bike with 180 mm of fork travel and 171 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Merida ONE-SIXTY FR →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29/27.5" / 29/27.5".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | DVO Onyx 38 Core (180 mm) | DVO Jade X core | – | 171 mm | – | €2,999 | Setup → |
| 800 | RockShox Zeb Ultimate (180 mm) | RockShox Vivid coil Ultimate | – | 171 mm | – | €4,749 | Setup → |
How it compares
180 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 180 mm median of the 12 bikes in the “freeride bike” category in our database. The rear offers 171 mm, 9 mm less than the front. No other Merida model among its mountain bikes has more travel up front. Merida builds the frame from aluminium.
At €2,999 for the 400 build, pricing is typical for the category (median €3,270). For the 800 build, Merida asks €4,749. For suspension, Merida combines components from DVO and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the DVO Onyx 38 Core to the RockShox Zeb Ultimate. The 800 build uses a coil shock (RockShox Vivid coil Ultimate), so SAG is set with the spring rate rather than air pressure.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Zeb Ultimate): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Coil spring (RockShox Vivid coil Ultimate): if SAG is off, only a different spring rate will fix it. Preload should just keep the spring from rattling; more preload makes the shock less supple.
- Air shock (DVO Jade X core): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Merida take priority.
180 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Continental Kryptotal-F / Continental Kryptotal-R 29x2.4".
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.