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ONE-TWENTY RC 300
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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A$2,399($1,711)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCR Air |
| Shock | Suntour |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'2" – 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 affordable cross-country bike that excels in climbing and descending, offering a balanced ride with modern geometry and efficient suspension. It's praised for its neutral handling, well-considered component choices, and lifetime frame warranty, though some note its weight and tire limitations in technical terrain.
Competent climber and fun descender
Neutral characteristics for all-around biking
Affordable do-it-all proposition
Modern capable geometry
Lifetime frame warranty
A bit heavy
Maxxis Forekaster tires lack bite to push downhill limits
Internal cable routing through the headset may increase future maintenance costs
The One-Twenty proved to be a plucky little bike to ride and had a go at riding anything put in front of it.
Bike PerfectIt’s clearly a bike that can handle everything from your local singletrack loops to a full-on underbiking on technical enduro track.
BikerumorAgile handling and progressive suspension make this a do-it-all bike.
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Nov 2023 · Tom Marvin
Merida’s mid-travel trail bike has been built for versatility
Efficient pedalling and fast tyres
Long and low geometry ensures confident handling
Progressive suspension
Harsh front end and average brakes
Fairly weighty
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...
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
Competent climber and fun descender
Neutral characteristics for all-around biking
Hassle-free component package
Lifetime frame warranty
A bit heavy
Maxxis Forekaster tires lack bite to push downhill limits
SRAM DB8 brakes a little underwhelming
Sep 2023 · Seb Stott
It's still called the One-Twenty, but this aluminum trail bike now has 130mm of travel front and rear.
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.
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
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
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 46mm fork offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | SR Suntour Edge TR LOR8, lockout Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA NO.47/50 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio Shadow, SGS |
|---|---|
| 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 | Tektro M275, 2 piston Type: Tektro 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", wire |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |
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Last updated May 25
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