First Look: MERIDA E-MTB lineup 2017

For riders, the 2017 season is still in the distant future, but the industry is already fully focused on the next model year. Now MERIDA give a sneak preview of their 2017 range featuring the new Shimano Steps MTB E8000 drivetrain. All the details directly from MERIDA:

MERIDA eONE-SIXTY: The playful Enduro bike with built in shuttle service.

Enduro bikes are first and foremost fun bikes with climbing ability and lots of reserves for when the going gets rough. Our clever engineers have taken the brand new ONE-SIXTY and added a built in shuttle service: the eONE-SIXTY! The eONE-SIXTY with its all-aluminium frame delivers all the latest features like complete internal cable routing with ‘Smart Entry’ cable access. Due to 650b+ tyres, Boost Standard wheels, Shimano E8000 STePS motor and fun focussed agile and playful geometry (reach for an M frame is 440mm) our eONE-SIXTY is a thoroughbred enduro full suspension and scores as highly as the non-powered ONE-SIXTY when it comes to trail fun.

MERIDA eONE-TWENTY: Because every long day in the saddle has its ups and downs.

With its character closely related to the hugely versatile mid travel full suspension ONE-TWENTY, our 120mm full suspension Pedelec combines all the positive attributes of the human powered version with the leading electric mountain bike motors. Powered by the latest Shimano E8000 STePS motor with its off-road focused character and long lasting 500Wh battery the eONE-TWENTY turns trail surfing into an uphill discipline. With its mighty 650B+ tyres, Boost Standard wheels and agile confidence inspiring geometry (short 440mm chain stays and a long top tube) – our eONE-TWENTY is up for any challenge.

MERIDA eBIG.TRAIL: The ultimate fun machine.

Nome nest omen: The eBIG.TRAIL does not just take its name from the human-powered BIG.TRAIL it follows the ethos of being the perfect partner for your next trail extravaganza. On mighty 650b+ tyres our 130mm aluminium hardtail rolls over pretty much anything you can throw at it whilst maintaining its playful character. All down to a perfectly adjusted geometry – for an E-Bike it has impressively short chain stays measuring just 430mm. Powered by the new Shimano STePS E8000 eMTB-motor the eBIG.TRAIL delivers power and endurance far beyond what trails fans have been able to experience.

MERIDA eBIG.SEVEN/NINE: The omnipotent SUV amongst the MERIDA-Pedelecs.

Our engineers have managed to create the perfect balance between moderate commuting bike and sporty MTB with our eBIG.SEVEN and eBIG.NINE models. Powered by an intelligent mixture of STePS E8000 battery (500Wh) and ‘Light Offroad’ E6000 motor the eBIG.SEVEN/NINE enable you to combine the daily commute with a sporty trail detour on the way home. The completely new frame has modern additions like front and rear through axles and Boost Standard to further improve wheel strength. Even with its sporty geometry our eBIG.SEVEN/NINE are Pedelecs that can be turned into the perfect day to day machine by adding mud guards and rear rack.

MERIDA eNINETY-NINE: Gives your sporty ambitions an extra boost

Whilst our eBIG.SEVEN/NINE hardtails manage the perfect balance of day to day usability and sporty heritage our eNINETY-NINE does exactly the same in the full suspension Pedelec category. Due to its sporty geometry, low stand over height and 100mm front and rear travel our E-29er manages any challenge with ease. The ability to fit mud guards and even a stand clearly show the all-purpose character. In particular the very low weight of just 19kg makes this a real E-bike for all eventualities. The eNINTY-NINE is powered by the proven Shimano E6000 ‘Light Offroad’ motor combined with the new E8000 500Wh battery allowing the rider to add an extra little loop at the end of the ride.

The extended e-BIKE range will be on display at the EUROBIKE show in Friedrichshafen end of August.

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Words & Photos: MERIDA