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2016 Merida

ONE-TWENTY 900

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Weight30.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130mm front
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
ONE-TWENTY 900
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

ONE-TWENTY 900

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • Balanced and predictable handling

  • Effective suspension system

  • Well-considered geometry and cockpit setup

  • Versatile for both climbs and descents

  • Good value for the spec

Cons
  • Tendency to bob on steep uphills

  • May lack aggression for more aggressive riders

  • Conservative geometry affects downhill performance

Key Quotes
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 Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
The 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!
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The bike is battling with a severe personality complex – efficient XC operator or trail slaying agent?
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The suspension is sublime and more than ready for the aggressive geometry that 120mm trail bikes are sporting nowadays
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off.road.cc
Merida One-Twenty 7.800

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?

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Singletrack World
Review: Merida One-Twenty 900

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.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
MERIDA ONE-TWENTY 8000 Review

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.

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BikeRadar
Merida One-Twenty 900-D review

Mar 2013 · Seb Rogers

A genuine bargain, offering great performance at a price that looks as though it should be a mistake!

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ONE-TWENTY TFS

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox Revelation RL Remote 15QR Tapered 130

Travel130mm

Shock

Rock Shox Monarch RL

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA ZS4/No.55E

Handlebar

MERIDA pro OS 740 R12

Saddle

Selle Italia SL

Seatpost

PRC Double carbon superlite 31.6 SB0

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT GS Shadow+

Front Derailleur

Shimano XT HD double side

Crank

Shimano XT 29":34-24 / 27.5":36-26 (BSA)

Shifters

Shimano XT-i

Cassette

Shimano XT 11-40 11s

Chain

KMC X11EL

Brakes

Shimano XT-Fin 180 cen ice

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

SunRingle Helix TR valve+sealing

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano XT 15 cen / Shimano XT 12-cen

Rear Hub

Shimano XT 15 cen / Shimano XT 12-cen

Tires

Schwalbe Nobi Nic 2.25 PSC

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