A review of the 2023 Merida One-Sixty describes it as an easygoing enduro bike. Other outlets have reviewed various enduro bikes, including the Polygon Collosus N9 and the Trek Slash 8, with some naming certain models as contenders or winners of enduro bike of the year awards. The best enduro bike of the year is uncertain, with different outlets recognizing different models, including the Merida One-Sixty, Orbea, and Trek Slash 8.