2020 Merida

ONE-TWENTY 9. 7000

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP£3,600 (about $4,558)
Weight29.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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ONE-TWENTY 9. 7000
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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)

28 mph

ONE-TWENTY 9. 7000

26 mph

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Reviews
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
MERIDA ONE-TWENTY 9.700 2020 on test – you can't help but love this bike!

Aug 2020 · Christoph Bayer

No other bike impressed us as much on the descents as the MERIDA ONE-TWENTY. Unfortunately, it still wasn't able to beat the competition or come out on top in this group test. What's the catch?

Highs
  • Tremendous fun on flowing trails

  • Amazingly capable for so little travel

  • Clean cockpit and sophisticated spec

Lows
  • Seat tube angle too slack

  • Rims are missing tubeless tape and they dented very easily

  • Inconsistent noise of the rear hub is annoying

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MBR
Merida One-Twenty RC 9.9000 first ride review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Seriously lightweight. Blisteringly quick in all aspects of riding, including being surprisingly capable on descents. Dripping in top-drawer XTR components.

Lows
  • 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.

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BikeRadar
Merida One-Twenty 9.7000 (2020) review

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

Highs
  • Supportive and bottomless-feeling rear suspension and the XT drivetrain performed flawlessly

  • RockShox fork is a known quantity

Lows
  • 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

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Flow Mountain Bike
9 Reasons Why This Merida One-Twenty Is Nearly The Perfect Trail Bike

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.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Water bottle clearance

  • You'll need to BYO rim tape and valves to go tubeless

  • Rear hub sounds a bit shit

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Bike Perfect
Merida One-Twenty 9.7000 review

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?

Highs
  • Naturally smooth and agile ride feel

  • Relatively light

Lows
  • Lots of pedal bounce out of the saddle

  • Press-fit bottom bracket

  • No S or XL sizes in the UK

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off.road.cc
Merida One-Twenty 600 review

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?

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Singletrack World
Review | The 2019 Merida One-Twenty 8000 is a zippy, fun-loving trail bike

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.

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Pinkbike
Review: 2019 Merida One-Twenty 8000

Feb 2019 · David Arthur

The One-Twenty is a short travel ripper that's surprisingly capable on the descents.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • 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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ONE-TWENTY CFA, 120mm suspension travel, material: carbon/aluminium, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Rock Shox Pike Select, Air, 130mm suspension travel, Tapered, 42mm fork offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, lockout

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano MT800-PA pressfit

Headset

FSA NO.47/50

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT TR, material: aluminium, 760mm width, 20mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA EXPERT CC

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 125mm travel seatpost - M 150mm travel seatpost - L/XL 170mm travel seatpost

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+

Crank

Shimano XT, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano SL -MT800-IL / Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano XT, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

Shimano XT

Brakes

Shimano XT

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA EXPERT TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

Front Hub

MERIDA COMP TR

Rear Hub

MERIDA COMP TR

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHR II / Maxxis Forekaster

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT-MT800

Accessories
Fenders

MERIDA MTB lite-front

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