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ONE-TWENTY 9000
A 29″ full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Weight | 25.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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 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 · James Bracey
The Merida One-Twenty RC is a short-travel trail bike, with an emphasis on marathon XC racing. Full carbon chassis, carbon wheels and cockpit.
Seriously lightweight. Blisteringly quick in all aspects of riding, including being surprisingly capable on descents. Dripping in top-drawer XTR components.
While undeniably fast-rolling, the Maxxis Rekon Race tyres neuter the bike in more demanding situations. KS dropper lever is awkward to use and a bit glitchy.
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
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 CF4 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 34 Float SC, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float, lockout Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB94-41A press-fit |
| Headset | FSA NO.47/50CF, 2191026456 |
| Stem | Merida Expert TR, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, 60mm length |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Team TR, 760mm width, 22mm rise |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Seatpost | KS LEV Integra, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S 125mm travel seatpost - M/L/XL 150mm travel seatpost, Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Merida Expert EC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XTR, 34 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano M9100 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR / Shimano XTR Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rims | XMC 1200 Spline 30, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30mm inner width, Centerlock, Shimano 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Spokes | attached |
| Front Hub | attached |
| Rear Hub | attached |
| Tires | Continental Mountain King ProTection, 29x2.3", fold, BlackChili |
First added October 11
Last updated March 17
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