Merida eONE-SIXTY 500 Review

Shimano motors remain at the top of the engine popularity alongside Bosch motors. No wonder, as evidenced by EP8. With torque under the motor cover, the support is generous. Nobody needs to fear steep hills anymore. Furthermore, the power of the motor control is regulated so that the start always feels dynamic,. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the eONE-SIXTY 500 with only an average range.

Rough descents take away some of the fear thanks to the average chassis. Especially for heavy riders, the Merida brakes could be a problem. With four pistons they only decelerate averagely. Wide tires provide more grip and comfort. Merida tends to fit narrow tires with its #reifen_inch_breite Merida tires. For an All Mountain, we would prefer wider treads. The average shifting components and accessories leave some tuning potential open. For most e-bikers, this should be an acceptable point. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground. The low bottom bracket height will likely be a sticking point for trail riders, as it negatively affects handling. Due to the short chainstays and the shallow seat angle , when climbing steep sections, it requires active weight shifting to prevent the front wheel from lifting.