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ONE-TWENTY 500
A 27.5″ / 29″ full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 30.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Merida One Twenty is a versatile trail bike that excels in both climbs and descents, offering a balanced and predictable ride. Its suspension system, particularly the rear shock, is praised for absorbing bumps effectively, though some riders may find it lacks aggression on steep uphills. The bike's geometry and cockpit setup are well-considered for trail riding, making it a joy to handle in various conditions.
Balanced and predictable handling
Effective suspension system
Well-considered geometry and cockpit setup
Versatile for both climbs and descents
Good value for the spec
Tendency to bob on steep uphills
May lack aggression for more aggressive riders
Conservative geometry affects downhill performance
This is a bike that’s proof of the joy in predictability, as we saw it rail round corners and hit some high speeds with panache.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe MERIDA’s cockpit is spot on in terms of its 760 mm bar width and optimal 60 mm stem length. Just climb on and have fun!
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe bike is battling with a severe personality complex – efficient XC operator or trail slaying agent?
off.road.ccThe suspension is sublime and more than ready for the aggressive geometry that 120mm trail bikes are sporting nowadays
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Aug 2017
The Merida One-Twenty 7.800 with its 120mm of travel sits nestled between the brand’s XC orientated full suss, the Ninety-Six and the slacker One-Forty trail bike. With the model line up of the One-Twenty split between 27.5” and 29er wheels and some disparity between the geometry and suspension capabilities, the bike is battling with a severe personality complex – efficient XC operator or trail slaying agent?
Sep 2016 · Wil Barrett
Just how much value has Merida packed into the One-Twenty 7.900? Tom investigates this sporty 120mm travel trail bike.
Jul 2016 · Christoph Bayer
You don’t need big mountains on your doorstep in order to have fun with the MERIDA ONE-TWENTY – or, at least, that’s what MERIDA claim.
Jun 2015 · David Rome
It’s an affordable trail bike with a quality frame. Despite an imperfect suspension package, it’s still a hoot to ride if you're on a budget
| Frame | ONE-TWENTY CFA BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor Gold RL Remote Air 15QR Tapered Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA ZS4/No.55E |
| Handlebar | MERIDA pro OS 740 R12 |
| Saddle | MERIDA Sport Pro |
| Seatpost | Hilo Strate Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | XC pro alloy |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT SGS Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore double side swing |
| Crank | Shimano M627 29":36-22 / 27.5":38-24 (BB92) |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore-i |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M506 180 cen Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | attached |
| Rims | SunRingle Helix TR |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Formula Centerlock-15 / Formula Centerlock-12 |
| Rear Hub | Formula Centerlock-15 / Formula Centerlock-12 |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobi Nic 2.25 PSC |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
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