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A superlight package, insane spec and lightning quick handling; this is the fighter jet of ebikes. The range-topping 10K build leaves little to the imagination, and provides a perfect package straight out the box. With the updated Bosch SX Motor, delivering 60Nm of torque, there is power on tap.
Sam Conroy (Wheelbase Downhill Team) took the Merida eOne-Sixty SL 10K out around the local trails to get a feel for how the new update delivers power, how the bike handles all manner of terrain and sessioned some features on the hill. More on that below!
We believe this is the best value SL EMTB on the market. A Wheelbase exclusive offer.
Bosch Performance Line SX Test Ride: Review
Wheelbase Downhill Team rider Sam Conroy fresh off the back of his British Downhill Series Win, took to the Lake District’s trails to get to grips with this bike. As we were filming a video of the bike, Sam was having to push up the hill to reset A LOT. The lightweight package made it easy to shoulder the bike for a hike-a-bike or stick it in walk mode where it was too steep to ride. Something we absolutely loved about the bike as the Lakes is known for it’s often unrideable sections of trail, you will almost always need to push/carry your bike when in the fells.
The consensus on the SX motor is that you have just as much power as it’s full-fat cousin the Bosch CX motor, you just have to up the cadence a little. However, the boosted 60Nm of torque (updated from 55Nm), on the Bosch SX meant transfers between trails, pinch climbs and fireroads were dispatched with ease and when you’re caught in the wrong gear, that extra power will pull you through. The 400Wh Battery lasted a full day of riding, he did not shy away from Boost mode when he needed to blast up some rough stuff…
However, all that fades away out of memory when descending. Fighter-jet style handling means aggressive body position is the default and the bike urges you to let off. 20KG is roughly the perfect weight to benefit from the low centre of gravity, planted feel of an ebike. When it gets really steep the SRAM Maven Ultimates help control your speed on absolutely anything, with power and modulation to boot.
This bike is all about control. You have the tools on hand to ride absolutely everything, power when you need it, stopping power and a stiff frame mean your rider inputs and rewarded with a swift response. Fox Factory suspension means you have full control over setup to suit both your riding style and terrain. I30 Carbon Wheels known for their robustness, make them the perfect choice for EMTB lightweight bikes. Watch Sam Conroy ride the eOne-Sixty SL here.
Who’s the eOne-Sixty SL 10K for?
The SL version of the bike stands for ‘Super Light’ and the 400Wh battery is designed to suit a certain kind of rider. If you love the feeling of a proper bike ride but want some support to go for longer in less time – this is the perfect bike. All the benefits of electric, all the ride characteristics of a mountain bike with the weight in the right place.
