Official Merida eOne-Sixty thread

[NZSpokes]

Does your hub stop making noise when freewheeling? My girlfriends bike goes from loud to quiet and back again when coasting...

Thats micro spline for ya. mate has one and when he is slowing down he always thinks somebody is right behind him.

Its what they do.

 

[Matt_Rider]

Thats micro spline for ya. mate has one and when he is slowing down he always thinks somebody is right behind him.

Its what they do.

So that's normal on the 8000? My 9000 doesn't cut in and out. If you're free wheeling it's always making a noise albeit a quiet one.

 

[Steve38]

Have you had a chance to ride it yet? If so, how did it go and how was the rattle noise through an aluminium frame? Mine's not due till Feb, so I'm pretty keen to see how it goes compared to all the reviews on the carbon models

I know, I ordered it as soon as it was released on the 1st September. Hopefully I'll get an early surprise

I too am interested in the Aluminium Frame acoustics re EP8 rattle

What size is yours and are you in Aus ?

 

[gillyske]

Does your hub stop making noise when freewheeling? My girlfriends bike goes from loud to quiet and back again when coasting...

Yep, the slx rear hub would randomly stop making noise when coasting DH at speed. but not when crusing along at gentle pace.
Engagement was always there tho, so i aint worried about it.
Either way I have another wheelset coming to replace this one so i aint fussed about it.

 

[aquainversion]

I too am interested in the Aluminium Frame acoustics re EP8 rattle

What size is yours and are you in Aus ?

I've ordered the large, here in Australia. Apparently I just missed out on the first batch coming in but a mate has ordered a small and was told mid December for him. Hopefully we'll see what his is like soon

 

[Salce77]

I've ordered the large, here in Australia. Apparently I just missed out on the first batch coming in but a mate has ordered a small and was told mid December for him. Hopefully we'll see what his is like soon

So what's the eta on yours now? I was told last week that they had been unloading and shipping them off to shops. I'm in Melbourne.

 

[aquainversion]

So what's the eta on yours now? I was told last week that they had been unloading and shipping them off to shops. I'm in Melbourne.

I haven't had any update yet, will chase it up this week

 

[smashmonkey]

Have you had a chance to ride it yet? If so, how did it go and how was the rattle noise through an aluminium frame? Mine's not due till Feb, so I'm pretty keen to see how it goes compared to all the reviews on the carbon models

Took it out yesterday and I have to say I didn’t notice the rattle noises, though I did notice the whining when pedaling even though it was pretty quiet. Pretty happy with the noise level overall.

 

[Olof Bike Adventures]

Took it out yesterday and I have to say I didn’t notice the rattle noises, though I did notice the whining when pedaling even though it was pretty quiet. Pretty happy with the noise level overall.

The motor rattles a bit when coasting on uneven surfaces, but not as pronunced as the Bosch CX motor (at least not in my experience). Some motors are quiet when they're new and only develops a rattle after a while when worn in a bit.

 

[Steve38]

Few more 'in the flesh' pics of the e160 700 here

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[NZSpokes]

So that's normal on the 8000? My 9000 doesn't cut in and out. If you're free wheeling it's always making a noise albeit a quiet one.

9000 uses a DT wheelset, the 8000 uses a shimano hubset.

 

[Olof Bike Adventures]

Ah, and I thought you were talking about a rattling noice from the motor... ?‍ I will read the previous posts properly in the future.

 

[smashmonkey]

The motor rattles a bit when coasting on uneven surfaces, but not as pronunced as the Bosch CX motor (at least not in my experience). Some motors are quiet when they're new and only develops a rattle after a while when worn in a bit.

Had another ride today, really had to listen hard to hear any motor rattle

 

[Olof Bike Adventures]

Had another ride today, really had to listen hard to hear any motor rattle

Good news then! Have tested 2 new EP8 motors and both rattled when coasting. Maybe there are different batches?

 

[gillyske]

Looking to get people experiences with running coil on the Merida E8000.
What shock?
Are you running a higher spring than you expected?
Are you bottoming out a lot?
Does it run better than air?

 

[Salce77]

I know, I ordered it as soon as it was released on the 1st September. Hopefully I'll get an early surprise

Picked mine up today. Had to go to another shop altogether as I was getting nowhere with my local shop. Was told twice it had been sent, then when I questioned it for the third time it was still sitting in the Melbourne warehouse. Made a few calls and had one sort within hours.

 

[aquainversion]

Picked mine up today. Had to go to another shop altogether as I was getting nowhere with my local shop. Was told twice it had been sent, then when I questioned it for the third time it was still sitting in the Melbourne warehouse. Made a few calls and had one sort within hours.

Perfect Christmas present! Hope you love it

 

[Salce77]

Perfect Christmas present! Hope you love it

Cheers. The colour is amazing, it has an almost pearl to it. Rattle is noticeable but I'll get used to it.

 

[Willemvanc]

Hi, i Just got my eone sixty 9000 2020 model yesterday and I’m having Trouble getting it started. It only starts after i push the button on the battery through the hole in the frame covered by the rubber cap. The on-button only flashes shortly after i press it but no startup. Any tips on what I’m doping wrong?

 

[NZSpokes]

Hi, i Just got my eone sixty 9000 2020 model yesterday and I’m having Trouble getting it started. It only starts after i push the button on the battery through the hole in the frame covered by the rubber cap. The on-button only flashes shortly after i press it but no startup. Any tips on what I’m doping wrong?

That means the battery in the display is flat. So turn it on though the hole in the frame then go for a good long ride. That will charge the little battery and all will be good. My old 5000 did that first time.

 

[NZSpokes]

A little ride in the bush.

 

[Willemvanc]

That means the battery in the display is flat. So turn it on though the hole in the frame then go for a good long ride. That will charge the little battery and all will be good. My old 5000 did that first time.

Thanks a lot man glad to Heat it’s normal. Going on a ride right now!

 

[MMBB]

Few mods for the new bike.

Stickers
Grips
Saddle

 

[Salce77]

Nice, where did you get your stickers from?

 

[MMBB]

eBay Australia had them. They are just copies.

 

[Salce77]

Oh ok cool.

 

[sparked]

Aussies in Vic

yarra valley cycles in Lilydale had a Medium E160 500 on the floor built and ready to go yesterday if anyone is chasing one.

ring before you go as they had bikes selling all over the place whilst I was there.

 

[Willemvanc]

Hi, maybe a Dion question, but is the shimano bt8036 battery compatible with the 2020 merida eone sixty or is is only the bt8035 which will work?

 

[MMBB]

Here's the battery for a size comparison

 

[Willemvanc]

Here's the battery for a size comparison

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That’s a no than ?. They only specified the weight on the website i visited. Thanks!