2020 Merida
ONE-TWENTY RC 9. 300
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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| Weight | 31.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCR Air |
| Shock | Suntour |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio, Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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?
Tremendous fun on flowing trails
Amazingly capable for so little travel
Clean cockpit and sophisticated spec
Seat tube angle too slack
Rims are missing tubeless tape and they dented very easily
Inconsistent noise of the rear hub is annoying
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
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 RC LITE, 100mm suspension travel, material: aluminium, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | Suntour XCR32 RL-R, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 46mm fork offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Suntour Edge TR LOR8, lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BB-MT500-PA |
| Headset | FSA NO.47/50 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio Shadow |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crank | Shimano MT210-B2, 36-22 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200, 11-36 teeth, 9 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT-200, 2 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold |
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