2023 Merida
ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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
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 | Rock Shox Reba RL, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, remote lockout, 51mm fork offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, lockout Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Headset | FSA NO.47/50 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 740mm width, flat |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 100mm travel seatpost - M: 125mm travel seatpost - L/XL: 150mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XT, 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 M6100, 2 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm 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 Rekon Race, 29x2.35", fold, TR EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, 180 mm |
| Fenders | MERIDA MTB lite-front |
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Last updated October 7
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