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Merida ONE-TWENTY 600

Owen Botha — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:39:11 +0000

The all-rounder is back. The ONE-TWENTY 600 is the short travel trail bike that’s ready to ride to whatever you want it to. It’ll breeze down tough descents thanks to our progressive geometry and 130 mm of well-controlled travel thanks to a Marzocchi fork and shock, but it’ll still eat hills and fast singletrack for breakfast. Add in the crisp shifting of a 12-speed Shimano drivetrain plus powerful 4-piston front and 2-piston rear brakes, and it’s ready to take on anything.

The ONE-TWENTY is a bike that doesn’t need to be shoehorned into a category. Short travel trail, downcountry – call it whatever you want, but this is a fun mountain bike for doing fun mountain bike things. Light enough to climb all day but planted on the descents – and the perfect balance everywhere else. Whether you’re into flowing singletrack sessions or big mileage in the mountains, the ONE-TWENTY is our do-it-all Swiss Army Knife of a bike. Our high-value, high-quality LITE aluminium frame is paired with our proven P-FLEX flexstay suspension design, keeping maintenance needs low, but performance high. We’ve also used our progressive geometry concept but tweaked it to suit a fun, short-travel machine and, thanks to the AGILOMETER sizing concept from our award-winning ONE-SIXTY and ONE-FORTY range, you can pick stable or agile handling independently of bike fit. The hardest part will be getting the smile off your face.

Trail-ready LITE aluminium frame with P-FLEX technology
Progressive geometry and AGILOMETER sizing
Marzocchi Z2 fork and Marzocchi Bomber inline shock give 130 mm full sus travel
Wide range 12-speed Shimano drivetrain for crisp shifting
Shimano Deore 4-piston front and 2-piston rear hydraulic disc brakes
MERIDA dropper seat post

Frame ONE-TWENTY LITE V

Frame sizes:

Small, Medium, Large, X Large

Colour: WARM SLATE GREY (BLACK)

Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2

Shock: Marzocchi Bomber inline

Brakes: Shimano Deore M6120 / Shimano Deore M6100

Rotors: Shimano RT3

Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100

Shifters: Shimano SL-MT500-IL / Shimano Deore M6100

Seat post: MERIDA Dropper EXPERT TR II

Chain: KMC X12

Crank: Shimano Deore MT512

Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100 (10-51 Teeth)

Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-MT-501

Hubs: Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-MS-B

Rims: MERIDA COMP TR

Tyre: front Maxxis Dissector

Tyre: rear Maxxis Forekaster

Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples

approx. weight 15.4 kg

max. weight 135 kg

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Merida NINETY-SIX 400

Owen Botha — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:26:57 +0000

Need something to take on everything from cross-country races to big-mile days in the mountains? The NINETY-SIX 400 can do all that in full-suspension comfort – and without blowing the budget. Our high-performance, high-value aluminum frame uses our proven P-FLEX technology to deliver 110 mm of controlled travel at either end with remote lockout-equipped SR Suntour suspension, crisp Shimano 12-speed drivetrain and powerful hydraulic disc brakes, topped off with our own dropper post.

The NINETY-SIX is the latest incarnation of our former World Cup proven XC and marathon machine. It inherits the forward-surging race genes of the old NINETY-SIX and combines it with a new readiness and ability to tackle today’s demanding XC and marathon courses. We’ve now introduced a high-value aluminum framed option for riders and racers on a tighter budget, but it retains the winning DNA and P-FLEX suspension system, making it the perfect basis for a fun-packed, fast and trail loving short travel full suspension machine. With planted geometry and a supple 110 mm of rear wheel travel, it’s able to take on rough racetracks and marathon events, as well as being a great option for riders that want a short travel bike for taking on the trails.

High-value LITE aluminum frame with P-FLEX technology
Modern geometry with 110 mm rear wheel travel
110 mm travel SR Suntour fork and shock with remote lockouts
Crisp shifting Shimano 12-speed drivetrain
Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
MERIDA dropper seat post

Geometries

Frame Size	XShort	Short	Mid	Long	XLong
Tyre Sizes	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
ST seat tube [mm]	400	410	425	445	470
CS chain stay length [mm]	435	435	435	435	435
HTA head tube angle [°]	67	67	67	67	67
STA seat tube angle [°]	79.5	79.5	79.5	79.5	79.5
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	47	47	47	47	47
HT head tube [mm]	95	100	105	110	115
FL fork length [mm]	520	520	520	520	520
R reach [mm]	435	455	475	495	515
S stack [mm]	596	601	605	610	614
WB wheel base [mm]	1149	1171	1193	1215	1237
SH stand over height [mm]	741	743	745	747	749

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Merida BIG.NINE 700

Owen Botha — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:02:19 +0000

Ready to race, on a budget. The BIG.NINE 700 is a cross-country bike that’s more capable than most, with the high-value LITE aluminum frame paired with loads of comfort and control from high-volume tyres and plenty clearance. Progressive geometry, with a 100mm travel lockout equipped Manitou Fork, Shimano 12 speed drivetrain and powerful hydraulic brakes means it’s ready to take on the trails.

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Merida BIG.NINE 400

Owen Botha — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:45:12 +0000

Our latest aluminum frame gets updated geometry for more capable off-road handling and, paired with a quality RockShox Judy 120 mm fork, mean it’s a whole load of off-road fun. Smooth-rolling 29″ wheels with grippy, high-volume Maxxis 2.4″ tyres give you a smooth ride, while the Shimano CUES drivetrain offers a wide range of gearing with a simple and secure single chainring setup. Add in hydraulic disc brakes for controlled stopping power in any conditions and you’re ready for the trail ahead.

Updated TFS aluminum frame with clearance for 2.4″ tyres
Updated geometry for confident off-road handling
RockShox Judy Gold air-sprung suspension fork with 120 mm travel and lockout
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and CUES 1×11-speed drivetrain
MERIDA COMP CC 29″ wheelset and 2.4″ Maxxis tyres
MERIDA finishing kit including size-tuned handlebars

Geometries

Frame Size	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Tyre Sizes	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
ST seat tube [mm]	370	420	460	510	560
TT top tube [mm]	559	581	603	630	657
CS chain stay length [mm]	460	460	460	460	460
HTA head tube angle [°]	67	67	67	67	67
STA seat tube angle [°]	74	74	74	74	74
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	53	53	53	53	53
HT head tube [mm]	100	105	115	130	140
FL fork length [mm]	535	535	535	535	535
FO fork offset [mm]	46	46	46	46	46
R reach [mm]	390	410	430	450	470
S stack [mm]	619	624	633	643	652
WB wheel base [mm]	1136	1158	1182	1206	1229
SH stand over height [mm]	694	744	773	813	852

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Merida BIG.NINE 200

Owen Botha — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:37:49 +0000

Everything you need to tackle the trails. The BIG.NINE 200 uses our updated TFS aluminium frame, with confidence-inspiring geometry, fast-rolling 29″ wheels and a 120 mm air-sprung fork to take care of the bumps. Shimano provides powerful hydraulic disc brakes while the wide gear range CUES 1×10-speed drivetrain is easy to use and will get you up any hill.

Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4″ tyres
Updated geometry for confident off-road handling
Air-sprung Suntour suspension fork with 120 mm travel
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and CUES 1×10-speed wide-range drivetrain
MERIDA COMP CC 29″ II tubeless-ready wheelset and 2.4″ tyres
MERIDA finishing kit including size-tuned handlebars

frame size – M, L, XL, XXL

Geometries

Frame Size	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Tyre Sizes	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
ST seat tube [mm]	370	420	460	510	560
TT top tube [mm]	559	581	603	630	657
CS chain stay length [mm]	460	460	460	460	460
HTA head tube angle [°]	67	67	67	67	67
STA seat tube angle [°]	74	74	74	74	74
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	53	53	53	53	53
HT head tube [mm]	100	105	115	130	140
FL fork length [mm]	535	535	535	535	535
FO fork offset [mm]	46	46	46	46	46
R reach [mm]	390	410	430	450	470
S stack [mm]	619	624	633	643	652
WB wheel base [mm]	1136	1158	1182	1206	1229
SH stand over height [mm]	694	744	773	813	852

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Merida Scultura 10K

Owen Botha — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:26:22 +0000

Super-light CF5 carbon frame (approx. 822 g – in size M) with race-proven geometry
SRAM Red 12-speed eTAP AXS wireless group set
Power meter
MERIDA TEAM SL 1P one-piece cockpit
ZIPP 353 NSW wheelset with Continental 5000S TR 28 mm tyres
MERIDA TEAM SL II carbon seat post and DISC COOLER technology
Approximate weight – 6,7kg

Sizes available – Small / Medium / Large / X Large

Geometries

Frame Size	3XS	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Tyre Sizes	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″
ST seat tube [mm]	400	435	458	481	501	521	550
TT top tube [mm]	505	520	535	545	560	575	590
CS chain stay length [mm]	408	408	408	408	408	408	408
HTA head tube angle [°]	70.5	70.5	72	72.5	73.5	73.5	74
STA seat tube angle [°]	75.5	74.5	74	74	73.5	73	73
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	70	70	70	66	66	66	66
HT head tube [mm]	100	105	112	128	140	155	176
FL fork length [mm]	385	385	385	385	385	385	385
R reach [mm]	373	377	383	390	395	400	409
S stack [mm]	512	517	529	542	557	571	593
WB wheel base [mm]	979	985	982	989	990	1000	1010
SH stand over height [mm]	700	721	745	765	782	800	823

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Merida Reacto 5000

Owen Botha — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:16:28 +0000

Lightweight CF3 carbon aero frame (approx. 1,150 g – in size M)
Shimano 105 Di2 electronic 12-speed group set
MERIDA EXPERT SL stem/MERIDA EXPERT CW handlebar combination
MERIDA S-FLEX carbon aero post
DISC COOLER technology and WIRE PORT cable integration
Vision Team 35 Clincher wheelset with Continental Grand Prix TR tyres

Sizes available – Medium / Large / X Large

Geometries

Frame Size	3XS	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Tyre Sizes	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″
ST seat tube [mm]	440	470	500	520	540	560	590
TT top tube [mm]	505	520	536	545	560	575	590
CS chain stay length [mm]	408	408	408	408	408	408	408
HTA head tube angle [°]	70.5	70.5	72	72.5	73.5	73.5	74
STA seat tube angle [°]	75.5	74.5	74	74	73.5	73	73
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	70	70	70	66	66	66	66
HT head tube [mm]	100	105	112	128	140	155	176
FL fork length [mm]	385	385	385	385	385	385	385
R reach [mm]	373	377	384	390	395	400	409
S stack [mm]	512	517	529	542	557	571	593
WB wheel base [mm]	979	985	983	990	990	999	1010
SH stand over height [mm]	727	746	771	792	810	826	853

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Merida Reacto 4000

Owen Botha — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:03:10 +0000

Lightweight CF3 carbon aero frame (approx. 1,150 g – in size M)
Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical groupset
MERIDA EXPERT SL stem/MERIDA EXPERT CW handlebar combination
MERIDA S-FLEX carbon aero post
DISC COOLER technology and WIRE PORT cable integration
Seat post integrated rear light

Sizes available – Small / Medium / Large / X Large

Geometries

Frame Size	3XS	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Tyre Sizes	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″
ST seat tube [mm]	440	470	500	520	540	560	590
TT top tube [mm]	505	520	536	545	560	575	590
CS chain stay length [mm]	408	408	408	408	408	408	408
HTA head tube angle [°]	70.5	70.5	72	72.5	73.5	73.5	74
STA seat tube angle [°]	75.5	74.5	74	74	73.5	73	73
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	70	70	70	66	66	66	66
HT head tube [mm]	100	105	112	128	140	155	176
FL fork length [mm]	385	385	385	385	385	385	385
R reach [mm]	373	377	384	390	395	400	409
S stack [mm]	512	517	529	542	557	571	593
WB wheel base [mm]	979	985	983	990	990	999	1010
SH stand over height [mm]	727	746	771	792	810	826	853

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Merida Scultura 5000

Owen Botha — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:28:14 +0000

Lightweight CF3 carbon frame (approx. 997 g – in size M) with race-proven geometry
Shimano 105 Di2 electronic 12-speed group set
MERIDA EXPERT SL two-piece cockpit
Vision Team 35 Clincher wheelset
DISC COOLER technology
MERIDA EXPERT CC carbon seat post

Sizes available – X Small / Small / Medium / Large / X Large

Geometries

Frame Size	3XS	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Tyre Sizes	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″
ST seat tube [mm]	400	435	458	481	501	521	550
TT top tube [mm]	505	520	535	545	560	575	590
CS chain stay length [mm]	408	408	408	408	408	408	408
HTA head tube angle [°]	70.5	70.5	72	72.5	73.5	73.5	74
STA seat tube angle [°]	75.5	74.5	74	74	73.5	73	73
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	70	70	70	66	66	66	66
HT head tube [mm]	100	105	112	128	140	155	176
FL fork length [mm]	385	385	385	385	385	385	385
R reach [mm]	373	377	383	390	395	400	409
S stack [mm]	512	517	529	542	557	571	593
WB wheel base [mm]	979	985	982	989	990	1000	1010
SH stand over height [mm]	700	721	745	765	782	800	823

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Merida Scultura 4000

Owen Botha — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:20:55 +0000

Lightweight CF3 carbon frame (approx. 997 g – in size M) with race proven geometry
Shimano 105 12-speed group set
MERIDA EXPERT SL II stem
MERIDA EXPERT SL handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT SL wheelset
MERIDA EXPERT CC carbon seat post and DISC COOLER technology

Sizes available – Medium / Large / X Large

Geometries

Frame Size	3XS	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Tyre Sizes	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″	28″
ST seat tube [mm]	400	435	458	481	501	521	550
TT top tube [mm]	505	520	535	545	560	575	590
CS chain stay length [mm]	408	408	408	408	408	408	408
HTA head tube angle [°]	70.5	70.5	72	72.5	73.5	73.5	74
STA seat tube angle [°]	75.5	74.5	74	74	73.5	73	73
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	70	70	70	66	66	66	66
HT head tube [mm]	100	105	112	128	140	155	176
FL fork length [mm]	385	385	385	385	385	385	385
R reach [mm]	373	377	383	390	395	400	409
S stack [mm]	512	517	529	542	557	571	593
WB wheel base [mm]	979	985	982	989	990	1000	1010
SH stand over height [mm]	700	721	745	765	782	800	823

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