Merida eONE-FORTY 500 (EP6) 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
6,223$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 133mm -
Fork Suntour XCR Air
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Groupset Deore, Shimano -
Suspension Full -
Motor Shimano 250W 85Nm mid-drive -
Battery Trendpower Internal Battery, 750Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
eONE-FORTY LITE III, material: aluminium, 133mm suspension travel, 27.5x2.8" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, intube
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCR34 LOR DS, Air Boost, 140mm, Tapered, 51mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max wheelsize
Rear Shock
SUNTOUR RS-EDGE-TR-LO-R8-M6, lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5120, SGS
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M4100
Cassette
Shimano M4100, 11-46 teeth, 10 speed
Crank
Shimano CRE70-B, 34 teeth
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 73mm, threaded
Chain
KMC e10s
Pedals
VP VPE-537
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 36 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 36 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rims
MERIDA COMP TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Spokes
Black stainless
Tires
Front: MAXXIS REKON, 29x2.4", wire, DUAL, Rear: MAXXIS REKON, 27.5x2.6", wire, EXO
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO HD-M745, 4 piston
Cockpit
Stem
MERIDA EXPERT eTR II, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, Supernova mount, 50 mm all sizes
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT eTR, 780mm width, 20mm rise
Headset
MERIDA-8152 / MERIDA-8157 for M size
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA EXPERT CC, V-mount
Seatpost
MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
Motor & Battery
Motor
Shimano EP6, 85Nm
Battery
Trendpower Internal Battery, 750Wh
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | XL |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.36 mm |
| Front Center | 744 mm | 788 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 109 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 428 mm | 467 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 579 mm | 622 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 415 mm | 450 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm | 1224 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 728 mm | 731 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
eONE-FORTY 500 (EP6) completes the Merida E Eone Forty model. 41 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Merida E Eone Forty e-bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Merida eONE-FORTY 400 2023 has a starting price of 5054$. Merida eONE-FORTY 700 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 6881$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Trail e-bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail e-bike that is reliable is 3365$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5663$. Comparing this to the average Trail e-bike price, we see that the price is 68.29% more expensive.
eONE-FORTY 500 (EP6) components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Suntour XCR Air model. The travel on this model is 140mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this e-bike is SUNTOUR RS-EDGE-TR-LO-R8-M6, with a travel distance of 133mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the eONE-FORTY 500 (EP6) e-bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida eONE-FORTY 500 (EP6) has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.