Merida One-Twenty | Live Ride Testing On Merida's Carbon Fibre Trail Bike

For 2019 Merida has unveiled the latest generation of its popular One-Twenty trail bike platform.

Equipped with a brand new frame, carefully massaged geometry, and an updated suspension design, the One-Twenty nestles into the Merida lineup between the 96 (the XC race bike) and the One-Forty (the 150/140mm travel 27.5in trail bike).

Aiming to provide all-day pedalling efficiency in a competent chassis that's ready for some pretty ugly terrain, the One-Twenty is equipped with 29in wheels, 120mm of rear travel, and a 120 or 130mm travel fork. It can also be had with 27.5in wheels, but only in Small and Medium frame sizes.

There are eight models in the One-Twenty lineup, kicking off with the One-Twenty 400 (£1,500 GBP / $1,999 AUD). The cheaper spec levels are built around a full alloy frame, while the top-end models feature a full carbon fibre frame.

The bike I've been testing over the past few weeks is the second-from-the-top model, creatively called the '8000'. It features a full carbon fibre frameset, carbon FSA wheels, a RockShox suspension package, and SRAM Code RSC disc brakes.

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For more information on the test bike, check out all the details right here: https://singletrackworld.com/2019/04/...