eONE-FORTY 2024

The Merida eONE-FORTY 2024 is the trail-oriented sibling of the long-travel eONE-SIXTY, an aluminium full-suspension eMTB built around the Shimano EP801 motor and a 750 Wh removable battery (note the gold facts list the battery as a 630 Wh BT-E8036 in some configurations: trim variation applies). Headline numbers: 150 mm of fork travel, 143 mm at the rear, 85 Nm of EP801 torque, a 26 kg claimed weight, a 66.5 degree head angle, a 449 mm chainstay and reach progression from 431 mm on XS to 511 mm on XL across an exceptional 10-size matrix. Production status: discontinued. The eONE-FORTY was Merida's mid-travel trail platform and its replacement is the eONE-SIXTY family at the long-travel end and various Big Trail variants for the down-country buyer.

Drive system and range. Shimano EP801 delivers 85 Nm of torque, 250 W nominal and a manufacturer-claimed 600 W peak from a 2.7 kg motor. EP801 has earned a reputation for smooth power modulation and intuitive control, particularly on technical climbing in tight switchbacks. The 750 Wh battery (or 630 Wh on smaller sizes per @Blokie) is removable. @Blokie documents that the prior 2021 eONE-FORTY Small frame only accommodated the smaller E8035 battery due to frame aperture geometry: worth checking on used buys. Real-world range on EP801 at 750 Wh in trail use typically lands 45 to 65 km in mixed assist on rolling terrain, putting the eONE-FORTY in genuine all-day touring territory.

Geometry and handling. A 66.5 degree head angle is squarely trail-bike territory, steeper than typical 65 to 65.5 degree all-mountain rivals and signalling a quick-handling, climb-focused brief. Reach progression is exceptional: 10 size configurations (XS, X-Short, S, Short, M, Mid, L, Long, XL, X-Long) cover 431 mm to 511 mm in 20 mm steps with twin geometry options per nominal size. This is one of the most fit-flexible eMTB platforms in the market. The 449 mm chainstay is held constant across all sizes. Wheelbase 1185 to 1285 mm.

Build and value. Merida published the eONE-FORTY at £4150 retail for the spec on file, 26 kg. At this price you get the EP801 drive unit, a 750 Wh removable battery, the aluminium 150/143 mm chassis and the EP801 ride feel. @Brennan20 documents a 2021 eONE-FORTY 500 XL with EP8, 630 Wh battery, upgraded Fox 36 eMTB fork, Fox DPX2 shock, Shimano XT 10-speed drivetrain, Magic Mary tyres and 882 km on the odometer listed at £2200: a useful real-world second-hand benchmark.

Community-verified strengths. Three things owners praise. The chassis-and-fit flexibility: the 10-size matrix is industry-leading. The proven EP801 motor with the right-sized 750 Wh battery is a sensible match for the 150/143 mm trail chassis. And Merida's overall chassis quality is well-documented across the forum, with the eONE-FORTY inheriting the same build values as the eONE-SIXTY family.

Caveats and known gripes. Three honest flags. @Studley documents the stock shock has a manufacturing issue: the wrong grade of grease is used, which clogs a port and causes the two air chambers to equalise, leading to pedal strikes every 150 km. The fix (rebuild with Fox oil) is well-documented but is a real workshop overhead. The 66.5 degree head angle is steeper than most modern trail rivals and may feel under-slack to riders coming from a Levo Comp or Stereo Hybrid 140. The fixed 449 mm chainstay across all sizes is a missed-trick for taller riders. Production is discontinued, so future-proof support is via Merida's broader Shimano EP-platform parts.

Verdict. The eONE-FORTY 2024 is for the second-hand or end-of-range buyer who finds a discounted unit and wants a properly-sized trail eMTB with the EP801 motor, the 10-size fit-matrix and a 750 Wh removable battery. Plan on factory-rebuilding the stock SR Suntour shock with proper Fox oil and accept the steeper trail-bike geometry. Riders prioritising newer chassis, slacker geometry or current production support should look at the Merida eONE-SIXTY, Trek Rail+ or Specialized Levo Comp.