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2022 Merida

ONE-TWENTY 6000

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
ONE-TWENTY 6000
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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 6000

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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Summary

The Merida One-Twenty is a versatile and affordable cross-country bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a balanced ride with modern geometry and efficient suspension. Its neutral handling and well-considered component choices make it a competent all-rounder, though it can be a bit heavy and the tires may lack grip in certain conditions. The bike is praised for its value, simplicity, and capability across various trail types.

Pros
  • Competent climber and fun descender

  • Affordable and versatile for various trail types

  • Modern capable geometry

  • Well-performing suspension

  • Efficient pedalling and fast tyres

Cons
  • A bit heavy

  • Maxxis Forekaster tires lack bite in wet conditions

  • Internal cable routing may increase maintenance costs

  • SRAM DB8 brakes a little underwhelming

Key Quotes
The One-Twenty proved to be a plucky little bike to ride and had a go at riding anything put in front of it.
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It’s clearly a bike that can handle everything from your local singletrack loops to a full-on underbiking on technical enduro track.
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Agile handling and progressive suspension make this a do-it-all bike.
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BikeRadar
Merida One-Twenty 700 review

Nov 2023 · Tom Marvin

Merida’s mid-travel trail bike has been built for versatility

Highs
  • Efficient pedalling and fast tyres

  • Long and low geometry ensures confident handling

  • Progressive suspension

Lows
  • Harsh front end and average brakes

  • Fairly weighty

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Bikerumor
Review: Affordable Alloy Merida One-Twenty Mountain Bike Tames More Trails at 130mm

Oct 2023 · Cory Benson

Merida's new 2024 affordable alloy trail One-Twenty is a solid value mountain bike, so we race tested its limits at the UK's EX Enduro...

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Bike Perfect
Merida One-Twenty 700 review – a top performing all-rounder

Sep 2023 · James Watkins

Merida’s 130mm travel One-Twenty (yes, you read that correctly) aims to be the bike of the people, offering an up-to-date, do-it-all platform at a reasonable cost

Highs
  • Competent climber and fun descender

  • Neutral characteristics for all-around biking

  • Hassle-free component package

  • Lifetime frame warranty

Lows
  • A bit heavy

  • Maxxis Forekaster tires lack bite to push downhill limits

  • SRAM DB8 brakes a little underwhelming

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Pinkbike
First Ride: Merida One-Twenty - A Mountain Bike for Mountain Bikers

Sep 2023 · Seb Stott

It's still called the One-Twenty, but this aluminum trail bike now has 130mm of travel front and rear.

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Singletrack World
Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review

Sep 2023 · Ross Demain

The latest Merida One-Twenty boosts the travel to 130mm and uses P-FLEX suspension system for simple and light performance.

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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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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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MBR
Merida One-Twenty 6000 review - MBR

Jun 2019 · Paul Burwell

The Merida One-Twenty 6000 is 120mm travel bike with a triple butted 6000-series aluminium rear end paired with a carbon fibre front triangle.

Highs
  • Proper knobbly tyres offer a ton of grip

Lows
  • Front end is too low

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ONE-TWENTY CF4, 120mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29x2.35" max. 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, 29x2.6" max. wheelsize

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, lockout

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB BB92– Ø24mm

Headset

FSA NO.47/50

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT TR, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 20mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

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 SLX M7100 Shadow+, SGS

Crank

Race Face Aeffect, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano SL -MT500-IL / Shimano XT, Multi Release

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7120, 4 piston

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Double Butted Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4", fold, TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT54, 180 mm

Accessories
Fenders

MERIDA MTB lite-front

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