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AWARD WINNING MOUNTAIN BIKES IN STOCK AT WHEELBASE!

MBUK Bike of the Year 2023

 

It’s that time of year again when the U.K.’s leading bike journos get together to test a wide selection of mountain and e-mountain bikes before awarding the very best models with the title ‘Bike of the Year’. It’s great to see the winners across Trail, Enduro and e-Mountain Bike categories all being models that we stock here at Wheelbase.

First off there’s the versatile Merida One-Forty 700 trail bike, constructed from aluminium and featuring 150mm of plush suspension travel upfront facilitated by a Marzocchi Z1 fork with a RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock providing 143mm on the rear. We love the One-Forty 700 for its no-nonsense, spec and its comparative affordability compared to some of its nearest rivals; it climbs efficiently to get you to the top of your favourite trails before lighting up the downhills where it handles like a dream thanks to its sorted geometry.

But don’t just take our word for it, hit the link below to read Bike Radar & MBUK’s full review of the Merida One-Forty 700…

Merida One-Forty 700 2023

Read Bike Radar’s review HERE

 

Merida One-Forty 700 2023

Merida One-Forty 700 £3,100.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Lite Aluminium, Next Generation enduro geometry, internal cable routing, long seat post insert depth. Boost axles standard, threaded BB, trail mount and bottle bosses, flip chip for mullet or 29er. max tyre size – 2.5″
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+; lockout
  • Fork: Marzocchi Z1; Air; 150mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; Max. tyre size: 29 x 2.6″
  • Head Set: Merida 8158 1-1/8″-1.5″ cartridge bearing
  • Stem: Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise – Stem length: 50mm (all sizes). GoPro & Supernova mount point.
  • Handle Bars: Merida Team; TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; XS/S 18mm rise; M/L/XL 30mm rise
  • Grips: Merida Expert EC
  • Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper brake with Shimano RT64; 203mm rotor
  • Brake Levers: Shimano SLX M7120
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+; SGS
  • Rear Hub: Shimano SLX; 148x12mm, 32 spokes; Center lock. With Merida Expert TR axle including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key
  • Front Hub: Shimano SLX; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
  • Shift Levers: Shimano XT; Multi Release and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever
  • Cassette: KMC X12
  • Chainset: Race Face Aeffect; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL)
  • Wheelset: Merida Expert TR; 29mm inner rim width; Aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
  • Front Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF; 29″ x 2.5″; Kevlar bead, folding; TR EXO 3C MaxxTera
  • Rear Tyre: Maxxis Dissector; 29″ x 2.4″; Kevlar bead, folding; TR EXO+ MaxxTerra
  • Saddle: Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool
  • Seat Post: Merida Team TR; 34.9mm diameter; 10mm lay back; all sizes 30-230mm seat post travel

 

If you’re someone who likes a little more suspension travel to really open up your riding possibilities and give even more confidence when you point your bike downhill then the Merida One-Sixty 6000 could be the bike for you. It’s just won MBUK’s Enduro Bike of the Year thanks in no small part to its sublime handling when the trails get particularly steep and technical; MBUK cite the One-Sixty 6000’s impressive suspension feel and refined geometry as being the key to its success. With the great looking carbon fibre frame enabling you to run the bike mullet (27.5″ rear wheel, 29″ front wheel) or as a 29er wheel configuration (2x 29″ wheels) we love the versatility of the Merida One-Sixty 6000 too.

Check out Bike Radar & MBUK’s full review of the Merida One-Sixty 6000 below…

Merida One-Sixty 6000 2023

Read Bike Radar’s review HERE.

 

Merida One-Sixty 6000 2023

Merida One-Sixty 6000 £4,600.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: CF4 carbon front and rear, Next Generation enduro geometry, internal cable routing, long seat post insert depth. Boost axles standard, threaded BB, storage trunk, flip chip for mullet or 29er. max tyre size – 2.5″
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+; platform
  • Fork: RockShox Zeb Select; Air; 170mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; Max. tyre size: 29″ x 2.6″
  • Head Set: Merida 8151 1-1/8″-1.5″ cartridge bearing
  • Stem: Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise – Stem length: 40mm (all sizes). GoPro & Supernova mount point.
  • Handle Bars: Merida Team; TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; XS/S 18mm rise; M/L/XL 30mm rise
  • Grips: Merida Expert EC
  • Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper brake with Shimano RT64; 203mm rotor
  • Brake Levers: Shimano SLX M7120
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+; SGS
  • Shift Levers: Shimano XT; Multi Release and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever
  • Cassette: KMC X12
  • Chainset: Race Face Turbine; 32 tooth chainset. Merida Expert TR ISCG05 chainguide. Crank length: 170mm
  • Wheelset: Merida Expert TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included); Rear 27.5″ for XS/S & M, 29″ for L & XL
  • Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai; 29″ x 2.5″; Kevlar bead, folding; TR DD 3C MaxxGrip
  • Rear Tyre: Maxxis DHR II; 27.5″ x 2.4″ for XS/S & M; 29″ x 2.4″ for L & XL; Kevlar bead, folding; TR DD 3C MaxxTerra
  • Saddle : Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida mini-tool
  • Seat Post: Merida Team TR; 34.9mm diameter; in-line; all sizes 30-230mm seat post travel

 

Having recently ridden the Orbea Wild e-MTB in the Spanish Pyrenees as part of Wheelbase’s trip to Basque bike brand Orbea we can whole heartedly agree with MBUK’s verdict that the Orbea Wild M-Team is worthy of the E-MTB Bike of the Year award! With a powerful Bosch motor to help you climb efficiently on terrain that would have had you off and pushing on a non-e-bike and wonderfully refined geometry that has you descending with confidence as well as blasting through tight turns like you’re on rails the Orbea Wild M-Team takes enjoyment levels up to 11!

We’ve included Bike Radar & MBUK’s review of the Orbea Wild T-Team e-mountain bike below…

Orbea Wild M-Team 2023

Read Bike Radar’s review HERE.

 

Orbea Wild M-Team 2023

Due at Wheelbase soon, available to pre-order through Orbea’s website now…

Full Specification:

  • Motor: BOSCH Performance Line CX
  • Battery: BOSCH Powertube 750Wh Horizontal
  • Control: BOSCH System Controller/ BOSCH Mini Remote
  • Frame: Orbea Wild OMR 2023, 160mm travel, 29″ wheels, Concentric Boost 12×148
  • Fork: Fox 38 Float Factory 160 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima E-Bike Optimised
  • Rear Shock: Fox Float X2 Factory Trunnion 2-Position Adjust Kashima custom tune 205x65mm
  • Wheelset: OQUO Mountain Control MC32TEAM eBIKE
  • Front Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.60″ 120 TPI FB 3C Maxx Terra Exo+ TR
  • Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.60″ 120 TPI FB 3C Maxx Terra Exo+ TR
  • Shifter: Shimano XT M8100 I-Spec EV
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100 SGS Shadow Plus
  • Cranks: e*thirteen Plus Alu
  • Cassette: Shimano CS-M8100 10-51t 12-Speed
  • Chain: Shimano M8100
  • Saddle: Fizik Aidon 208x145mm manganese rail
  • Dropper Seatpost: OC Mountain Control MC20, 31.6mm, Dropper
  • Handlebar: OC Mountain Control MC10 Carbon, Rise 20, Width 800
  • Stem: OC Mountain Control MC10 Alu SL, 0º
  • Brake Set: Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc