Merida eONE-FORTY 8000 2021
2021 E-bike
Estimate price |
7,896$
Weight | 22.37 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 133mm -
Fork Fox Rhythm Float 34
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Groupset XT, Shimano -
Suspension Full -
Motor Shimano 250W 85Nm mid-drive -
Battery Shimano E8036 630Wh / E8035 504Wh S -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
eONE-FORTY CFA II, material: carbon, 133mm suspension travel, 27.5x2.8" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, intube, max. 630 Wh
Suspension Fork
FOX Rhythm 34 Float eMTB+, Air, 140mm suspension travel, Tapered, 51mm fork offset, 29x2.5" max wheelsize
Rear Shock
Fox Performance Float DPS, lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RDM8100 Shadow+ 12
Shift Levers
Shimano SL -MT500-IL / Shimano XT M8100 12
Cassette
Shimano M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano CRE80-12-B, 34 teeth, Shimano FCEM600
Bottom Bracket
included
Chain
CN-M6100
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 36 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 36 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rims
MERIDA EXPERT TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Tires
Trail King, 29x2.4 ", fold, BlackChili, ProTection Apex, TR
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX, 4 piston
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT64 / Shimano RTEM600, 203 mm
Cockpit
Stem
MERIDA EXPERT eTRII, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, GoPro & Supernova mount, 50 mm all sizes
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT eTR, 780mm width, 20mm rise
Headset
MERIDA-8152
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA EXPERT CC, V-mount
Seatpost
MERIDA EXPERT TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 125mm travel seatpost - M/L 150mm travel seatpost - XL/XXL 170mm travel seatpost
Motor & Battery
Motor
Shimano EP8, 85Nm
Battery
Shimano E8036 630Wh / E8035 504Wh S
Remote
Shimano SC-E7000
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm |
| Front Center | 722 mm | 744 mm | 766 mm | 792 mm | 818 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 103 mm | 103 mm | 103 mm | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Stack | 627 mm | 631.5 mm | 636 mm | 649.5 mm | 663 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 434.5 mm | 454.5 mm | 474.5 mm | 494.5 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 587 mm | 608 mm | 631 mm | 655 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1165 mm | 1187 mm | 1209 mm | 1235 mm | 1261 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 24 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 736 mm | 732 mm | 739 mm | 753 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
eONE-FORTY 8000 is part of the Merida E Eone Forty model. 32 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Merida E Eone Forty e-bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Merida eONE-FORTY EQ 2021 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 4273$. Merida eONE-FORTY 8000 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 7177$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Trail e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3365$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 7177$. Comparing this to the average Trail e-bike price, we see that the price is 113.28% higher.
Average weight for Trail e-bikes
The average weight for Trail e-bikes is 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 22.37 kg (49.32 lbs), Merida e-bike is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 5.95% lighter than the average Trail e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This e-bike has the Fox Rhythm Float 34 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 140mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox Performance Float DPS rear shock model, which has a travel of 133mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the eONE-FORTY 8000 e-bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the e-bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The eONE-FORTY 8000 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
The Merida model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!