Merida ONE-SIXTY: suspension setup & specs
The Merida ONE-SIXTY is an enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 171 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 4 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 →
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 | Marzocchi Z1 (170 mm) | Marzocchi Bomber inline | – | 171 mm | – | €2,699 | Setup → |
| 500 | RockShox Domain Gold R (170 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe | – | 171 mm | – | €2,799 | Setup → |
| 8000 | RockShox Zeb Ultimate (170 mm) | RockShox Vivid Ultimate | – | 171 mm | – | €7,999 | Setup → |
| 10K | FOX Podium Factory Grip X2 (170 mm) | FOX DHX Factory Live Valve Neo | – | 171 mm | – | €9,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Merida ONE-SIXTY is right where the “enduro bike” category usually is: 170 mm up front against a median of 170 mm from 41 bikes. Unusually, the rear end offers 171 mm – 1 mm more travel than the fork. Within Merida’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Merida ONE-FORTY and the Merida ONE-SIXTY FR on travel. The frame is available in aluminium or carbon.
Prices for the Merida ONE-SIXTY start at €2,699 (400), below the category median of €4,750. For the 10K build, Merida asks €9,999. For suspension, Merida combines components from FOX, Marzocchi and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the Marzocchi Z1 to the FOX Podium Factory Grip X2. With the FOX DHX Factory Live Valve Neo, the 10K build has a coil shock – here the spring rate determines SAG.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (Marzocchi Z1): 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 FOX, Marzocchi and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Coil shock (FOX DHX Factory Live Valve Neo): SAG is determined by the spring rate. Only add enough preload to stop the spring from rattling.
- Shock (Marzocchi Bomber inline): 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.
Target SAG for the Merida ONE-SIXTY
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Merida specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
170 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. 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 Minion DHF / Maxxis Dissector 29x2.5".
| 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.