ONE-SIXTY 8000

Features ONE-SIXTY 8000

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  DOUBLE CHAMBER TECHNOLOGY

  Omdat niet elk deel van het frame gelijk wordt belast werkt MERIDA met een versterkingsrib op de plaatsen waar het nodig is, bijvoorbeeld de onderste framebuis. De extra kamer zorgt voor extra stijfheid.

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  RACELITE 61 ALUMINIUM

  We use a minimum of 6061 grade aluminium on all our bikes. It’s particularly well suited to being shaped with our hydroforming and technoforming processes, which allow us to vary the wall thickness to create double-butted tubing and complex frame shapes. It’s also an alloy that welds easily, and once it has been carefully heat treated to maximise strength, it means we can create strong and lightweight bicycle frames for you to enjoy.

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  AWS ANTI WRINKLE SYSTEM

  This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.

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  X-TAPER HEADTUBE

  Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

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  SMOOTH-WELDING

  This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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  INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

  On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

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  DOWN TUBE EXIT

  DOWN TUBE EXIT is a feature seen on some of our frames with internally routed cables. By slightly overlapping the downtube where it connects to the bottom bracket, it leaves a small space that allows cables to exit easily. This means they are easily accessible for routine maintenance or replacement, but it prevents excessive movement and noise that can cause wear and distraction.

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  SMART ENTRY

  Many of our frames offer internal cable routing, where the gear and brake cables are run through the frame for maximum protection and a clean look. Some internally run cables can rattle when riding over uneven surfaces, but our SMART ENTRY system prevents this from happening. Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent noisy cable movement. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with any kind of cable or wire.

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  LOCK-OUT

  De voorvork en/of de achterdemper van je MERIDA-fiets kunnen door het omzetten van een hendeltje direct geblokkeerd worden. Een optimale setup voor ritten op een vlakke ondergrond of voor steile beklimmingen.

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  C-S POST MOUNT DISC

  Door de remklauw aan de binnenkant van het frame te monteren kunnen de krachten beter op de ideale manier in het frame verdeeld worden en zit de remklauw beter beschermd tegen beschadigingen. Daarnaast geeft de interne kabelvoering een cleane look.

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  12-148 THRU-AXLE BOOST

  'Boost' hubs are 6mm wider and therefore the spokes run flatter, this results in a stiffer and stronger wheel. Especially with 29" and 650b+ wheels and in combination with a thru axle this is a big step forward. The chain-stay can also be made shorter because the bottom bracket is also wider and the chain line is moved outwards. This makes the bike even stiffer and more agile.