Official Merida eOne-Sixty thread

[Dirtnvert]

So another update; haven't had a chance to ride yet, but can confirm the bike design and yoke length can fit coils fine.

I've added a Vorsprung Telum today; no ride impressions (except a quick spin down the road) and yeh, alot more support mid stroke compared to air but not trail impressions yet.

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Ive heard reports of next level amazing about the Telum. That bike will be a top weapon no doubt. Wish they sold them in NA

 

[Suteki]

Thoughts on the coil on the E160 7k 2024

Definitely lost a small amount of pop; but what I gained was worth it.

Still trying to get confident on jumps and I took a touch of air pressure out of the Fox X2 about a fortnight ago and jumping went to shit, just felt off balance a lot, wasn't comfortable at all. Some of the bigger jumps I am used to I had a bad run with and rocked my confidence abit.

Went out today and still lacked that confidence abit but the coil was way more consistent hey. It didn't sometimes feel like it wanted to kick or have me go off balance and dead sailor. It was just really consistent and predictable. Actually found it easier to bunnyhop smaller sections of trail because of the upper mid stroke support vs having the air running lower PSI to try and get that inital off the top suppleness the coil just inherently has built it.

Overall it was really good. Very small trade in off the lip pop for a much more consistent feel with better damping and the rear feeling like it was just tracking so much more consistently.

Very impressed, wouldnt go back to air unless it was a short travel trail bike on a smooth flow trail.

 

[Maximage]

Thoughts on the coil on the E160 7k 2024

Definitely lost a small amount of pop; but what I gained was worth it.

Still trying to get confident on jumps and I took a touch of air pressure out of the Fox X2 about a fortnight ago and jumping went to shit, just felt off balance a lot, wasn't comfortable at all. Some of the bigger jumps I am used to I had a bad run with and rocked my confidence abit.

Went out today and still lacked that confidence abit but the coil was way more consistent hey. It didn't sometimes feel like it wanted to kick or have me go off balance and dead sailor. It was just really consistent and predictable. Actually found it easier to bunnyhop smaller sections of trail because of the upper mid stroke support vs having the air running lower PSI to try and get that inital off the top suppleness the coil just inherently has built it.

Overall it was really good. Very small trade in off the lip pop for a much more consistent feel with better damping and the rear feeling like it was just tracking so much more consistently.

Very impressed, wouldnt go back to air unless it was a short travel trail bike on a smooth flow trail.

Any chance you recall the shock dimensions? Some good pricing on DHX2s at the moment, and still waiting delivery of my new 10K so don't have it on hand to measure the shock.

 

[Suteki]

I believe it's 230x65
Fake Edit; just checked to confirm that yeh it is.

• Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory Series, 230x65mm

2024 Merida eOne-Sixty Review | The popular all-rounder gets better in almost every way

With an updated frame, more suspension and the latest Shimano EP801 motor, the new Merida eOne-Sixty will please almost everyone.

flowmountainbike.com

 

[kla456]

My Bike: New from September 2024 e-160 9000 (2023 model)
A question about firmware update.
E-tube Project shows my bike's EP801 firmware is 4.3.
According to Shimano, the latest firmware is 5.3.2
I tried to update but E-tube Project (connected) says 'no updates available' for my bike
Shimano are saying online: 'New firmware is free to all EP801 bike owners. Update the E-TUBE Project Cyclist with the newest firmware (Version 5.3.2), If you need help, visit your local Shimano Dealer'
Am I missing something?

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

My Bike: New from September 2024 e-160 9000 (2023 model)
A question about firmware update.
E-tube Project shows my bike's EP801 firmware is 4.3.
According to Shimano, the latest firmware is 5.3.2
I tried to update but E-tube Project (connected) says 'no updates available' for my bike
Shimano are saying online: 'New firmware is free to all EP801 bike owners. Update the E-TUBE Project Cyclist with the newest firmware (Version 5.3.2), If you need help, visit your local Shimano Dealer'
Am I missing something?

It’s going to sound obvious, but are you sure it’s not telling you the version of the app?

 

[kla456]

It’s going to sound obvious, but are you sure it’s not telling you the version of the app?

Hello Dan, was wondering which is you in the photo - the good-looking one?
You are right - its the app version.

 

[steve_sordy]

My Merida eOne Sixty with ep8 motor has been sat in my garage for almost 5 weeks (yes, I know, don't judge me! ) The main battery was at just under 60% charge when I left it. I went to check on the bike yesterday and pressed the power-on button. The display came on for a second then went black. I tried again, same thing. That has never happened before to either of my previous Shimano motors, but then I've never left them standing for so long before either. I had read on here that there is a re-chargeable battery in the power-on switch that can go flat if left for too long. I had also read on here that if you remove a rubber plug on the top face of the down tube and poke through with a narrow screwdriver you can switch on the battery. Am I correct with both of those?

Anyway, it was cold and I'd had a brew so instead I put the bike on charge for 30 mins. It was in the hope that it might recharge the power-on battery and/or reset anything else that may have gone wrong.

Whatever it was, it worked! All is now well.

So, file that away for whenever it happens to you.

 

[Teriatric]

My Merida eOne Sixty with ep8 motor has been sat in my garage for almost 5 weeks (yes, I know, don't judge me! ) The main battery was at just under 60% charge when I left it. I went to check on the bike yesterday and pressed the power-on button. The display came on for a second then went black. I tried again, same thing. That has never happened before to either of my previous Shimano motors, but then I've never left them standing for so long before either. I had read on here that there is a re-chargeable battery in the power-on switch that can go flat if left for too long. I had also read on here that if you remove a rubber plug on the top of the down tune and poke through with a narrow screwdriver you can switch on the battery. Am I correct with both of those?

Anyway, it was cold and I'd had a brew so instead I put the bike on charge for 30 mins. It was in the hope that it might recharge the power-on battery and/or reset anything else that may have gone wrong.

Whatever it was , it worked! All is now well.

So, file that away for whenever it happens to you.

Hiya Steve, Happy New Year. Yes, you are correct! You can also lock the chainring to the cranks with an allen key in one of the fixing bolts and spin the wheel backwards rapidly for a few seconds to send enough charge into the on/off button battery to get you away again. Mine lasts about 6 weeks in the garage but it's against the house wall so keeps the freeze off it which prolongs its charge.

 

[kla456]

My Merida eOne Sixty with ep8 motor has been sat in my garage for almost 5 weeks (yes, I know, don't judge me! ) The main battery was at just under 60% charge when I left it. I went to check on the bike yesterday and pressed the power-on button. The display came on for a second then went black. I tried again, same thing. That has never happened before to either of my previous Shimano motors, but then I've never left them standing for so long before either. I had read on here that there is a re-chargeable battery in the power-on switch that can go flat if left for too long. I had also read on here that if you remove a rubber plug on the top of the down tune and poke through with a narrow screwdriver you can switch on the battery. Am I correct with both of those?

Anyway, it was cold and I'd had a brew so instead I put the bike on charge for 30 mins. It was in the hope that it might recharge the power-on battery and/or reset anything else that may have gone wrong.

Whatever it was , it worked! All is now well.

So, file that away for whenever it happens to you.

This is the 630Wh that comes with the 2023 e-160 and you can see a power on switch located near the bottom, on the side that faces into the frame. I've wondered about it - assumed the battery was designed for a different bike. I also have a 2021 e-160 with 504 Wh battery. Both are demountable, unlike the 2024 model. (I need demountable). Not sure if the power-on swith has its own battery - I assume yes. I recently replaced the battery in my Levo SL power-on switch. But, you should be able to answer your questions by checking your own bike?

 

[Teriatric]

This is the 630Wh that comes with the 2023 e-160 and you can see a power on switch located near the bottom, on the side that faces into the frame. I've wondered about it - assumed the battery was designed for a different bike. I also have a 2021 e-160 with 504 Wh battery. Both are demountable, unlike the 2024 model. (I need demountable). Not sure if the power-on swith has its own battery - I assume yes. I recently replaced the battery in my Levo SL power-on switch. But, you should be able to answer your questions by checking your own bike?

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On the pre-2023 (or 24?) Meridas there's a blanking plug on the downtube below the bottle cage fixings. You can stick something in there to power up the battery using the switch you've shown above.

 

[kla456]

On the pre-2023 (or 24?) Meridas there's a blanking plug on the downtube below the bottle cage fixings. You can stick something in there to power up the battery using the switch you've shown above.

BTW, can I recommend a battery bag from Amazon that perfectly fits the 630Wh battery? Had to return a couple before finding this one.
Still curious why Deliverance is superior to Mild Peril?

 

[kla456]

Not sure if the link was posted

 

[steve_sordy]

.........................But, you should be able to answer your questions by checking your own bike?

I entirely agree!
But as I said it was miserable cold and I'd had a brew. I would have checked it the following day. Just trying to get reassurance before doing so. But I put it on charge for 30 mins instead and it worked.

 

[steve_sordy]

To all those that responded to my post #1208 on the topic of the bike not switching on.

Thank you all!

 

[Astro66]

On the pre-2023 (or 24?) Meridas there's a blanking plug on the downtube below the bottle cage fixings. You can stick something in there to power up the battery using the switch you've shown above.

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but you can put a transparent plug in that hole. Then you can see the battery light flashing whilst it's charging. I use this to recharge the bike to 80% after ever ride. ( 4 flashes is about 80%) Rather than 100%. Then only charge to 100% when I'm going on a long ride. And only then, do it the night before.

Leaving the battery for long periods at 100% charge, is not the best way to treat a LiPo Battery.

 

[Teriatric]

BTW, can I recommend a battery bag from Amazon that perfectly fits the 630Wh battery? Had to return a couple before finding this one.
Still curious why Deliverance is superior to Mild Peril?

Just don't like the tight berms on Peril! Deliverance used to be a great, decently long and racey section and we'd always end up completely knackered when we reached Redemption but not any more, at least not at my very lowly skill level

 

[kla456]

Ahhh! And there was I thinking to find something new to smoke.
You seem to know the Merida. Are you riding one?
I'm a bit North of you, but only in the geographical sense.

 

[Teriatric]

Ahhh! And there was I thinking to find something new to smoke.
You seem to know the Merida. Are you riding one?
I'm a bit North of you, but only in the geographical sense.

Yep, eOne Sixty 700, October 2021, 1800 miles, slightly modified. I love the thing but treat it like a baby after all the Shimano EP8 horror stories. She never gets wet washed, only dry cleaned next day. I do occasionally take the wheels off and squirt them though.

 

[Teriatric]