Official Merida eOne-Sixty thread

[Bob lakin]

I didn’t change anything else. Seems to work out for me. Am able to use my dropper seatpost fully extended now, had problems before because of my short legs.

Like wise I didn't change anything to accommodate the 155 arms no problem with dropper length and I'm 5'11 height. All good

 

[Lars]

Stumbled into the forum while trying to find info on headsets. I have a eOne in order and would like to order an angleset to suit, but I have no idea which one. I see people here have installed some, could someone point out which specific model? Looking for a -1 adjustment

 

[AdrianJW]

Stumbled into the forum while trying to find info on headsets. I have a eOne in order and would like to order an angleset to suit, but I have no idea which one. I see people here have installed some, could someone point out which specific model? Looking for a -1 adjustment

Leave it standard; it’s great!

 

[drjarvis2003]

Go back to page 3 and the answer is there from basy. It will improve your bike if you ride enduro style tracks. I have the 1.5 degree version and it works great. Friend got one last week and he likes it too.

 

[Lars]

Thanks! How did I miss that.. read the thread through.

 

[mxh]

Never heard of this company but this looked cheap
Merida EONE Sixty 900E EP1 (500Wh) Mountainbike Fullsuspension E-Bike (green / black) 360297 buy cheap at bicycle24 - only £5,219.13

Seriously - is that how much they are in the UK? I just bought one (the 2019 model) in Aus and, well, it was a fair bit cheaper than that at the current exchange rate. Strange, as we're usually fleeced over here!

 

[Basy]

I got my 900E for $6k AUD flat. That was before the ebike tax and price hike. Maybe it's because we're closer and easier to ship to?

 

[Bonz]

I got my 900E for $6k AUD flat. That was before the ebike tax and price hike. Maybe it's because we're closer and easier to ship to?

In NZ my E160 900e was $8500, just gone up to $10000, you Ausy’s are very lucky.

 

[Dusty]

Seriously - is that how much they are in the UK? I just bought one (the 2019 model) in Aus and, well, it was a fair bit cheaper than that at the current exchange rate. Strange, as we're usually fleeced over here!

There usually a grand more 1k...I like the black model but still expensive 2018 model is same price too

 

[Basy]

In NZ my E160 900e was $8500, just gone up to $10000, you Ausy’s are very lucky.

That's NZD? Still that's about $9kAUD which is more than I would pay for a bike to be honest.

You can't blame them though.. With how popular the 900E has been, they'd be silly not to up the price. I remember the first release price of $6999AUD now seems cheap compared to what everyone else is paying overseas.

I've just looked online and I can pick one up for $7200AUD currently in Melbourne. I'd say I could source one for about $6500AUD with a bit of ringing around. Maybe you should ship one over from here minus the battery and then just buy a battery locally. You'd still end up in front after shipping and a new battery! (I'd buy your battery )..

 

[Cheater guy]

New upgrade, so happy with how it rides
Cane Creek DB CS

 

[Basy]

New upgrade, so happy with how it rides
Cane Creek DB CS

Nice one! You're the first one I've seen try a coil.

 

[mxh]

I took mine out for it's first 'proper' ride the other day. Very impressed generally, but did notice a bit of a rattle / knock over the rougher stuff. It's not bad, certainly nothing loose, but just a little annoying as I prefer my bikes to run as quietly as possible. I wasn't able to locate it specifically, but think it might be coming from around the battery area.

Has anyone else noticed the same issue? And if so, is there an easy fix?

 

[Basy]

I took mine out for it's first 'proper' ride the other day. Very impressed generally, but did notice a bit of a rattle / knock over the rougher stuff. It's not bad, certainly nothing loose, but just a little annoying as I prefer my bikes to run as quietly as possible. I wasn't able to locate it specifically, but think it might be coming from around the battery area.

Has anyone else noticed the same issue? And if so, is there an easy fix?

No but if you've got some slack in your cables then I'd expect them to rattle a bit (in the down tube). There's nothing really else that should be rattling.

 

[mxh]

No but if you've got some slack in your cables then I'd expect them to rattle a bit (in the down tube). There's nothing really else that should be rattling.

That's a possibility - I dropped the seatpost by an inch or so when I picked it up, and the guy in the shop said it wasn't worth pulling the cable through at the steering head (apparently that exit plug is a bit fiddly). I'll try and pull it through and see if that improves things. Cheers

 

[Bennyblanc0]

You can almost slam a OneUp 150mm dropper.. You can't slam a Bikeyoke Revive 160mm. Max's out at about 3-4cm from the collar because of its awkward actuator mechanism which hits the bend in the seat tube and prevents the dropper from functioning. I can't remember how far the Reverb goes because I swapped that heap of junk out before it's first ride.

Agree with the junk call. I have swapped out the reverb too but due to failure.... it is currently back with the LBS for a repair under warranty and I will flick it as soon as it comes back!

 

[AdrianJW]

I took mine out for it's first 'proper' ride the other day. Very impressed generally, but did notice a bit of a rattle / knock over the rougher stuff. It's not bad, certainly nothing loose, but just a little annoying as I prefer my bikes to run as quietly as possible. I wasn't able to locate it specifically, but think it might be coming from around the battery area.

Has anyone else noticed the same issue? And if so, is there an easy fix?

Yes, I have exactly the same, it’s a loud clicking sound every time the forks absorb a larger impact. I have noticed it on the YouTube videos of other eONE-SIXTY 900E users, so I guess it must be a characteristic of the bike. Not managed to work out where it comes from yet.

 

[Cheater guy]

Nice one! You're the first one I've seen try a coil.

Not the easiest frame to fit a coil too as you'd know, being Trunnion and clearance to the seat post

 

[SA63]

Not the easiest frame to fit a coil too as you'd know, being Trunnion and clearance to the seat post

Can you give specs on the shock?

 

[Basy]

Agree with the junk call. I have swapped out the reverb too but due to failure.... it is currently back with the LBS for a repair under warranty and I will flick it as soon as it comes back!

What will you replace it with?

I got rid of my OneUp (didn't like it) and wanted to go back to my Revive.. BUT.. I was annoyed with how the Bike Yoke's actuator hit the inside of the seat tube when slammed (see picture).

So.. I simply hacked the tip off of the lever/mechanism with an angle grinder and hacksaw. I still can't slam the post to the collar but at least it still functions when inserted to it's maximum. Winning

 

[Bonz]

Agree with the junk call. I have swapped out the reverb too but due to failure.... it is currently back with the LBS for a repair under warranty and I will flick it as soon as it comes back!

Had a reverb on my old Santa Cruz, it packed up after six months.
I wondered how long one would last on the Merida - 8 months.
Have replaced it with a cheaper Brand X Ascend, at least they are reliable.

 

[Bennyblanc0]

What will you replace it with?

I got rid of my OneUp (didn't like it) and wanted to go back to my Revive.. BUT.. I was annoyed with how the Bike Yoke's actuator hit the inside of the seat tube when slammed (see picture).

So.. I simply hacked the tip off of the lever/mechanism with an angle grinder and hacksaw. I still can't slam the post to the collar but at least it still functions when inserted to it's maximum. Winning


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Nice. A grinder certainly gets the job done

I ended up buying a cheap giant dropper with a mechanical switch etc: Contact Switch Seatpost - Giant Bicycles | New Zealand
Pretty happy with it so far. It has a 2 year warranty, doesn't freak out when being lifted (i've been lifting my bike by the seat for years so it is hard for me not to do this) and at half the price of the next decent option... figure I'm on a win.

 

[Bonz]

Nice. A grinder certainly gets the job done

I ended up buying a cheap giant dropper with a mechanical switch etc: Contact Switch Seatpost - Giant Bicycles | New Zealand
Pretty happy with it so far. It has a 2 year warranty, doesn't freak out when being lifted (i've been lifting my bike by the seat for years so it is hard for me not to do this) and at half the price of the next decent option... figure I'm on a win.
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I like the look of that 2X switch, can’t track one down in NZ.
Does it work well.

 

[Bennyblanc0]

I like the look of that 2X switch, can’t track one down in NZ.
Does it work well.

Yeah, surprisingly well. I could tidy the cable crimp underneath a bit perhaps...but that would be fussy. It's 100 times better than the reverb push hydraulic thingy!

 

[RonBO]

As you can see from this thread, some of the guys have made some major mods. I’m happy with mine as standard except for ordering shorter 150 cranks because of pedal strike and my little short legs.
Suggest you have a few good trial runs before making too many mods. It’s a great bike as is.

Hi. Can you tell me what 150 cranks you got?
Thanks,
Ron

 

[Bonz]

Hi. Can you tell me what 150 cranks you got?
Thanks,
Ron

Hi Ron,
Iv’e fitted Miranda155 cranks, they have been great so far. No pedal strikes. Delta SH for Shimano steps.
Ordered direct from factory, only took a week.

 

[Re-Cycle]

Does anybody know what the maximum insert for a seatpost is on an E-Onesixty frame size small? I would like a little more drop than the 120mm from the original post and I wonder what would still fit.
If possible I'd like a 6" drop. I have a BikeYoke in 31.6mm which I could convert to 30.9mm if it fits...

If nobody knows I'll have to get the post out and measure myself

 

[Basy]

Does anybody know what the maximum insert for a seatpost is on an E-Onesixty frame size small? I would like a little more drop than the 120mm from the original post and I wonder what would still fit.
If possible I'd like a 6" drop. I have a BikeYoke in 31.6mm which I could convert to 30.9mm if it fits...

If nobody knows I'll have to get the post out and measure myself

Convert 31.6 to 30.9 you say?

 

[Re-Cycle]

Yes that's possible, BikeYoke sells the lower tube as a spare in different lenghts and diameter:
REVIVE - Lower tube unit

 

[knut7]

What could this be??