Merida ETMO 800 e-MTB, side view
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MeridaETMO 800

Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX120 Nm
Battery
800 WhBosch PowerTube 800 vertical, removable
Travel F / R
160 / 160 mm
Wheels
Mullet 29" / 27.5"
Frame
Alloy

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Overview

The Merida ETMO 800 is the top build of the ETMO: Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm) with 800 Wh, Marzocchi Bomber Z eMTB fork, Marzocchi Bomber Air shock, Shimano XT M8230 and Shimano XT brakes.

The ETMO is Merida's most price-focused Bosch-powered e-MTB, with an aluminium frame derived from the eONE-EIGHTY, mixed 29/27.5-inch wheels and a lifetime frame warranty for Category 4 (all-mountain/enduro) use. The 800 and 700 run 160 mm of travel at both ends; the 500 and 400 builds use a 140 mm fork and a shorter-travel rear end.

Drive units are the Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm) on the 800, 700 and PRO builds and the Performance Line PX (90 Nm) on the 500 and 400, with 540, 600 or 800 Wh internal batteries. Merida also offers EQ versions with fenders, lights, kickstand and rear rack.

  • Aluminium frame, 160 or ~140 mm travel
  • Bosch CX (120 Nm) or PX (90 Nm)
  • 540, 600 or 800 Wh internal battery
  • Mixed wheels, lifetime frame warranty

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
ETMO LITE, material: aluminium, 160mm suspension travel, 27.5" x 2.6" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, intube *
Sizes
Short, Mid, Long, XLong
Colour
ANACONDA GREEN (GREY)
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z eMTB, Air, 160mm suspension travel, Tapered, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.6" max wheelsize
Rear shock
Marzocchi Bomber Air
Headset
Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck w/ Blocklock

E-system

Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX, 120Nm, 750W
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 800 vertical, 800Wh, removable
Battery lock
Abus Key
Display
Bosch Purion 400

Drivetrain

Rear derailleur
Shimano XT M8230, SGS, 11 speed
Shifter
Shimano SL-MT500-IL / Shimano XT M8230
Chain
Shimano LG500
Chainring
FSA Direct Mount Steel Chainring, 36 teeth
Crankset
FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset, 160mm for all sizes
Cassette
Shimano LG700, 11-50 teeth, 11 speed

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano XT, 4 piston, hydraulic
Rotors
Shimano CL-750, 200mm

Wheels & tyres

Hubs
Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-HM-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rims
Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp, 30mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape installed), front 29", rear 27.5"
Front tyre
Continental Kryptotal-F, 29x2.4", fold, TR, Enduro casing, Soft compund
Rear tyre
Continental Kryptotal-R, 27.5x2.4", fold, Enduro casing, soft compound
Axles
MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Spokes
Black stainless, black nipples

Cockpit

Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT eTR, 780mm width
Stem
MERIDA COMP TR, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, GoPro mount, 40 mm length
Grips
MERIDA EXPERT TR
Seatpost
MERIDA EXPERT TR II, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 150mm travel seatpost - M: 170SPT - L: 200mm travel seatpost - XL: 230mm travel seatpost
Seat clamp
MERIDA EXPERT
Saddle
Proxim Altius, incl. MERIDA minitool
Pedals
VP VPE-533

Other

Front light
Litemove SEC110
Rear light
Chance Good CG-214RG
Fender
RF-001 mini fender

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

ETMO geometry

SizeShortMidLongXLong
Wheel size29/27.5"29/27.5"29/27.5"29/27.5"
STSeat tube380 mm405 mm430 mm455 mm
TTTop tube556 mm584 mm609 mm636 mm
CSChainstay446 mm446 mm446 mm446 mm
HTAHead angle65°65°65°65°
STASeat angle78.5°78.5°78.5°78.5°
BDBB drop20 mm20 mm20 mm20 mm
HTHead tube105 mm115 mm115 mm125 mm
FLFork length580 mm580 mm580 mm580 mm
FOFork offset44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
RReach425 mm450 mm475 mm500 mm
SStack644 mm653 mm653 mm662 mm
WBWheelbase1202 mm1231 mm1256 mm1285 mm
SHStandover745 mm748 mm751 mm754 mm

Source: Merida. Values for the stock mixed-wheel (29"/27.5") setup.

ETMO: builds compared

ETMO range →
ETMO 400ETMO 400 PROETMO 500ETMO 500 PROETMO 700ETMO 800
FrameAlloyAlloyAlloyAlloyAlloyAlloy
ForkX-Fusion Migo 34X-Fusion Migo 34, AirSR Suntour Zeron 36X, AirSR Suntour Zeron 36X, AirRockShox Psylo Silver RC eMTB, AirMarzocchi Bomber Z eMTB, Air
ShockX-Fusion O2 ProX-Fusion O2 ProSR Suntour Edge X RSR Suntour Edge X RRockShox Deluxe SelectMarzocchi Bomber Air
DerailleurShimano CUES U4000Shimano CUES U4000Shimano CUES U6000Shimano CUES U6000SRAM S100 Eagle Half-MountShimano XT M8230
BrakesSRAM DB4 stealthSRAM DB4 stealthSRAM DB4 stealthSRAM DB4 stealthSRAM DB4 stealthShimano XT
WheelsMERIDA COMP TR II, 110x15mm width front hubMERIDA COMP TR II, 110x15mm width front hubMERIDA COMP TR II, 110x15mm width front hubMERIDA COMP TR II, 110x15mm width front hubMERIDA COMP TR II, 110x15mm width front hubReynolds 309 Enduro Comp, 30mm inner width
DisplayBosch Purion 200Bosch Purion 200Bosch Purion 200Bosch Purion 200Bosch Purion 200Bosch Purion 400

ETMO 800: FAQ

What motor and battery does the Merida ETMO 800 have?

Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm). 800 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 800 vertical, removable.

How much suspension travel does the Merida ETMO 800 have?

160 mm at the fork and 160 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.

What sizes does the Merida ETMO 800 come in?

Short, Mid, Long, XLong. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the ETMO 800 and the ETMO 700?

They share the ETMO frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z eMTB vs RockShox Psylo Silver RC eMTB; shock: Marzocchi Bomber Air vs RockShox Deluxe Select; derailleur: Shimano XT M8230 vs SRAM S100 Eagle Half-Mount.

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