2024 Merida

ONE-TWENTY 400

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

A$2,699($1,829)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
ShockSuntour
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetDeore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

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25 mph

ONE-TWENTY 400

26 mph

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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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Reviews
Bike Perfect
Merida One-Twenty 600 review – budget-friendly, short travel, trail ripper

Jun 2024 · James Watkins

Merida’s One-Twenty 600, with its 130mm of travel, aims to be a jack-of-all trades at an affordable price, but can the component package compromises still shred?

Highs
  • Composed climber and great fun descender

  • Neutral characteristics for all-rounder biking

  • Hassle-free component package proved durable throughout testing

  • Lifetime frame warranty

Lows
  • Heavy for an all-rounder at 15.92kg

  • Maxxis Forekaster lacks grip to push downhill limits

  • Frame protection began to peel at end of test period

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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

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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MBR
Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review - MBR

Sep 2023 · Mick Kirkman

First ride review As a trail all-rounder that targets simplicity and affordability, Merida’s latest One-Twenty model isn’t directly competing with the best downcountry bikes that we’ve tested, like the Scott Spark, Yeti SB-120 or Transition Spur. That’s because, while those bikes tend to be lighter and cost way more cash the One-Twenty has a broader remit targeting a wider range of terrain and user groups. Best full-suspension mountain bikes: reviewed and rated by experts This new version only (currently) comes with an aluminium frame across a range topping out at £3,100 for the top spec 700 model featured here with RockShox suspension and SRAM NX drivetrain. Two other One-Twenty versions offered include a 600 model at £2,500 with a Marzocchi Z2 fork and Deore drivetrain and a 300 model with a Suntour fork XCR fork and Shimano Cues drivetrain for the bargain price of £1,900. Need to know New 130/130mm short-travel aluminium trail bike 29in wheels f/r only Five frame sizes grow in reach and wheelbase, rather than height Size specific dropper seat post, rather than infinitely adjustable to save weight and cost Steeper 78.5° effective seat angle and 66° head angle The One-Twenty is something of a bridge between Merida’s pure XC bikes and the new-school One-Forty/One-Sixty models launched last year that target aggressive trail and full-on enduro riding. The all-new frame also forms the basis of a Ninety-Six Lite model, which replaces the outgoing 120 RC and is a more XC-focussed machine with reduced travel of 110mm at both ends. This Ninety-Six plugs a gap in the market Merida has identified for a more affordable XC/marathon bike across two variants; the XT version with a RockShox SID SL and the 400 model, which has a Suntour fork and Shimano Deore drivetrain. Merida One-Sixty FR first ride review: a bike park bruiser While we’re talking about travel, it’s worth pointing out that despite the name, the new One-Twenty actually has 130mm at both ends. An extra 10mm might be worth shouting about in terms of capability, but Merida was keen to retain the name of what’s been a very successful bike for the brand and is sticking with the original. Short travel trail bikes haven’t got as much attention in recent years as enduro bikes, but with the growth of the downcountry segment and a sense many riders are starting to feel over-gunned on 160 or 170mm travel bikes at many spots, the category is definitely getting livelier. It makes a lot of sense too, as with modern geometry, shorter travel rigs can be plenty capable, especially if local hills don’t justify the extra weight and (potentially) less efficient pedalling and climbing of a longer travel rig. Merida reckons the One-Twenty ascends as well as its XC bikes while combining the confident handling, styling and modern sizing concept from its longer travel trail and enduro bikes. With a slight caveat over weight that I’ll get into later, I’d largely agree. It’s also refreshing (a little like with Specialized’s Status) …Continue reading »

Highs
  • Excellent value across three models. Great balance of efficiency, agility and stability.

  • Modern shape and sizing.

Lows
  • Heavy for its category.

  • Internal headset cable routing not the most user-friendly.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

SR Suntour XCR34 LOR, Air, 130mm suspension travel, Tapered, lockout, 51mm fork offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8, lockout

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Headset

FSA NO.47/50

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 740mm width, 10mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount

Seatpost

MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 100mm travel seatpost - M: 125mm travel seatpost - L/XL: 150mm travel seatpost

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+, SGS

Crank

Shimano Deore M5100, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano SL -MT500-L

Cassette

Shimano Deore M5100, 11-51 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Tektro M275, 2 piston

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
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 Rekon, 29x2.4", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 180 mm

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Last updated August 24