Fresh, Unfiltered Review on the Merida One-Forty Trail Bike
Trail Mountain Bike Review: Merida's One-Forty Proves Favourite, Now Offered at a 30% Discount
If you're on the hunt for a trail bike that's worth every buck, the Merida One-Forty should be on your radar! Right now, you can grab some insane savings on several models thanks to some sweet deals.
This bad boy's a true performer, featuring an excellent suspension system that provides a super comfortable, planted ride. I've been riding the One-Forty 6000 for a year now, and I didn't want to give it back when the time came.
The full-carbon One-Forty 6000 offers great value at full price, but with a 29% discount at Cyclestore, the price drops from £4,500 to an incredible £3,175 - that's a whopping £1,325 off!
Cyclestore also offers discounts on other build options of the alloy-framed version, like the One-Forty 400 (was £2,250, now £1,699) and the One-Forty 500 (was £2,600, now £1,989).
Save a Fortune on the Merida One-Forty 6000, was £4,500, now £3,175Don't miss out on this incredible offer! The full carbon frame boasts 143mm travel controlled by a RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock, paired with a 150mm Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork. The 6000 model comes with a solid component selection and is available in all sizes with a choice of two colors.
Check Out the Deal at Cyclestore
While there's no shortage of tempting deals on top-notch mountain bikes, this offer on the Merida One-Forty 6000 is hard to beat. Cyclestore also has discounts on the One-Sixty, but the price cuts aren't as significant.
The One-Forty has a low standover height and generous reach - 480mm for the Mid size and 509mm for the Long.
But don't just take my word for it. In his Merida One-Forty 10k review, Mick Kirkman praised the bike as a "consummate all-rounder that's a fantastic climber. Smooth, efficient, and fast across the ground and very stable at speed."
Guy Kesteven also weighed in on the Merida One-Forty 6000, describing it as "a super balanced trails bike. The ride position and long/low shape provide excellent confidence, and big brakes, a smooth fork, and a super absorbent rear suspension炮 completes the package."
Merida's unique suspension system, relying on flex stays rather than a rear pivot, contributes to a smooth, enjoyable riding experience.
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- Discipline: Trail
- RRP: £4,500
- Head angle: 65 degrees
- Frame material: CF4 III carbon
- Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z1, 150mm travel
- Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+ 143mm travel
- Sizes: XShort, Short, Mid (tested), Long, XLong
- Weight: 15.25kg (Mid)
- Wheel size: 29in
- Chainset: Race Face Turbine 32T, 175mm chainset with bottom bracket
- Chain device: Merida Expert TR
- Rear mech: Shimano SLX
- Shifter: Shimano XT
- Cassette: Shimano SLX 12-speed 10-51T
- Chain: KMC X12
- Brakes: Shimano SLX disc brakes with Shimano RT64 203mm rotors.
- Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF MaxTerra 3C EXO 29×2.5in front and Maxxis Dissector MaxTerra 3C EXO+ 29×2.4in rear
- Wheels: Merida Expert TR 29mm internal rims with 32 double butted 32 spoke Shimano SLX hubs
- Bars: Merida Team TR 780mm bar
- Grips: Merida Expert EC
- Stem: Merida Expert eTRII 50mm
- Seatpost: Merida Team TR 30-230mm dropper
- Saddle: Merida Expert
Savoring the exceptional performance, the Merida One-Forty 6000 sports a robust component selection and is praised for its comfortable, planted ride. Notably, it features in Cyclestore's current deals, offering a significant £1,325 discount, bringing the price down from £4,500 to an astonishing £3,175. Furthermore, the One-Forty 400 and One-Forty 500 also benefit from similar discounts at Cyclestore.
