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ONE-TWENTY 600
A 27.5″ / 29″ full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 31.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Merida ONE-TWENTY is a versatile and well-received trail bike, praised for its playful ride quality, precise handling, and engaging suspension. It's comfortable for beginners yet capable in the hands of experienced riders, making it a solid choice for a wide range of trail enthusiasts. The bike's carbon frame is noted for its stiffness and liveliness, contributing to a fun and supportive ride. However, some reviews mention concerns over paint durability and component preferences.
Versatile trail performance suitable for all skill levels
Precise handling and engaging suspension
Stiff and lively carbon frame
Comfortable and confidence-inspiring for beginners
Playful ride rich in support and fun
Thin and delicate paint
Seat-tube angle feels slacker than specified
Prologo saddle unpopular with testers
Paint chips easily
Some builds may require upgrades for optimal performance
The Merida ONE-TWENTY 8000 goes against convention in more ways than one and delivers a versatile trail rocket that turns even the most boring trails into a playground.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe Merida ONE-TWENTY is a bike for all abilities. Comfortable and confidence inspiring for beginners, and an absolute weapon in experienced hands.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineYou could do a lot worse than consider Merida’s One-Twenty 600.
off.road.ccthe Merida One-Twenty arrives on the scene as a brand spanking new trail bike for 2019
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Jul 2020 · Alex Evans
A conceptually sound bike, but by trying to please two very different styles of riding, by blending XC geometry and trail bike components, Merida has missed the mark
Supportive and bottomless-feeling rear suspension and the XT drivetrain performed flawlessly
RockShox fork is a known quantity
Geometry at odds with its spec and it's difficult to ride well when the trails get tricky
It's not as comfortable as it should be on the descents or climbs
Jul 2020
Merida has built an absolutely ripping trail bike in the One-Twenty, and one that is bursting with value for money. It isn't perfect, but we still reckon this is one of the best trail bikes currently on the market. See why in for our long-term review of the 2020 Merida One-Twenty 700.
Such a zingy, energetic ride quality
Incredibly well balanced handling
Smooth and active suspension
Tough, confidence-inspiring front end
The bomber SLX groupset
Maxxis Minion DHR II front tyre is a winner
Water bottle clearance
You'll need to BYO rim tape and valves to go tubeless
Rear hub sounds a bit shit
Jan 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Short-travel 29er bikes are the hot ticket for fast, fun trail riding. But how fast and fun is Merida’s Shimano XT loaded semi carbon, floated shock One-Twenty 9.7000?
Naturally smooth and agile ride feel
Relatively light
Lots of pedal bounce out of the saddle
Press-fit bottom bracket
No S or XL sizes in the UK
Oct 2019 · Trev Worsey
The Merida ONE-TWENTY 8000 goes against convention and delivers a versatile trail rocket that turns even the most boring trails into a playground.
Precise handling and engaging suspension
Great Spec for Trail Fun
Paint chips easily
Prologo saddle unpopular with all testers
Jul 2019 · Alan Muldoon
By using wheelsize specific frames for the size S and M bikes, Merida gives riders the option of 27.5in or 29in wheels on the two smallest sizes.
Solid and fast
Needs a dropper post and better tyres
May 2019
If you’ve got £2,000 to spend on a new bike and want a good all-round trail bike, you could do a lot worse than consider Merida’s One-Twenty 600. The 120mm travel 29er is a well-specced option with good geometry and suspension that combines to provide very good trail manners whether grinding up or slashing down. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 - capable trail bikes that won't break the bank Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless?
May 2019 · Wil Barrett
Fully redesigned for 2019, the new Merida One-Twenty is a lightweight 29er full suspension trail bike with a zippy and fun-loving attitude.
Feb 2019 · David Arthur
The One-Twenty is a short travel ripper that's surprisingly capable on the descents.
Fun and fast on the all-day rides and XC blasts
Impressively capable in the rough and technical stuff
Tough and burly equipment extends its range beyond traditional cross-country riding
Reach could be a touch longer
Travel will hold you back before geo and equipment does
The paint job and decals - sorry Merida, I’m not a fan
| Frame | ONE-TWENTY LITE BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Sektor RL, Air 130mm suspension travel, Tapered Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe RL, lockout Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB DUB press-fit MTB 92 |
| Headset | FSA NO.47/50, 2191027082 |
| Stem | Merida Expert TR, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert TR, 760mm width, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA Comp CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 100mm travel seatpost - M/L/XL 125mm travel seatpost, Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Merida Comp EC |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | no |
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle, 32 teeth |
| Shifters | no / SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX 1230 Eagle, 11-50 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano MT-500 Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT-501 |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert TR, 29mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster, 29x2.35" / 27.5x2.35", fold, TR EXO Dual |
First added October 11
Last updated March 17
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