2019 Merida One Twenty 600 - Review

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Here's my long-term review of the 2019 Merida One Twenty. I think its a really good all round trail bike that is very balanced in terms of climbing vs descending and in the way the bike handles. Have any questions about the bike? Leave a comment and I'll answer it.
Pretty happy with how this review turned out. I think this will be the new review format going forward. What do you think?
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@craiganderson24 4 года назад

Thanks for the review, just getting into mountain biking and was looking at options in this price range, you convinced me to pull the trigger on the merida after also considering a polygon, stumpjumper, and norco fluid

@ren4x401 5 лет назад

Excellent review! You have really helped me on making a decision on a bike

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Stoked I was able to help!

@Eddyandthecruisers 5 лет назад

Been searching for a while for a Full Suspension. So many on Ebay. Unfortunately they have been put through there paces. After doing my Home work. And watching your video. I pulled the Trigger. I ride a DIY Hard Tail. Mostly Trail ride. Love your video. Very informative. Bike arrives Tomorrow. Can't wait. Plus I love 29 niners.

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

That's awesome! Glad my video helped you find the right bike. You're going to love it!

@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862 4 года назад

eddy martinez Hi Eddy! How are you finding the one twenty? What model did you get? Have you done any upgrades? What do you like most about it?

@Eddyandthecruisers 2 года назад

@@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862 I have, Changed the Rims to Mavic Crossmax, Tires Continental Crosskings, RockShock Pike in the Front, Wolf Tooth Dropper Shifter, GX Eagle groupset, ISM Adamo seat. The Bike Rocks

@jpdrsn33 4 года назад

Thanks for your good reviews! I've been thinking of Merida one forty 600/one twenty 600, GT Sensor Sport/Comp, Giant Trance 3, polygon D7. I prefer the smaller wheels (27.5) - had a good 29er hardtail and found the steering the big wheels quite strange compared to my CX/commuter bike. Which ones would you recommend to look more at? Would be using it around the Hornsby area and fire trails.

@nathanfagan9881 5 лет назад

Seen a few of your reviews mate, the content is really good and you cover everything in great detail. Only criticism I can offer constructively is perhaps a little higher quality of production in your sections based at home. Video and sound are great just perhaps a better setting? Looking forward to more reviews. Cheers.

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching mate! More than happy to receive construction criticism. I completely agree with you. I just fixed up the garage into a bit more of a studio this week! I'll be posting a video this evening in the new setting, so let me know what you think. Thanks again for the comment, I'm always looking to improve things for you guys.

@nathanfagan9881 5 лет назад

@@trailtalkmtb6603 No worries dude. Your reviews are some of the most detailed out there you really cover all the finer details, some reviews are 3 minutes long and while good for an overview they don't tell you enough, yours are spot on. Looking forward to more content. All the best from the UK mate. 🤙🏻

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

@@nathanfagan9881 thanks again! Striving to be as detailed as possible.

@lachlanduff6389 3 года назад

Hi Phil. Great reviews. What are your thought on the upgrades to the One Twenty 600 2021? would you still recommend going up to the 700 or do these upgrades narrow the gap? For similar money this or the T8?

@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii8818 5 лет назад

The ones I find have 150 front and 140 rear if I put tokens in can I ride not super harsh downhill? Or do you hvae any recomendations of all rounder bikes that can handle a little downhill but also climbing up hills and asfhalt

@StepXX 4 года назад

Hi there! Thanks for the review! Who is better climber in your opinion: Merida One Twenty 600 or Marin Rift Zone 1/2? (2020 models, but I will most likely go with 2021 - I doubt that either of manufacturers will change geometry of these models)

@mr.d7429 4 года назад

How does the Scott spark 29er compares to the norco fluid fs 29 and the Merida one twenty 9.800?

@sionevalele5159 3 года назад

do you know anything about the merida 120 400 and if so do you think it would still be as good as the 600

@bbkmt 5 лет назад

LETS GOOOOO

@hoodrich511 4 года назад

What was the price for the One twenty 600 in 2019?

@universityofcuckology6545 2 года назад

I'm looking at one of these but 2021 model, for 1200 Aus dollar, good deal ?

@molitski 4 года назад

is this the same suspension as the 2016 model 120 9500? what other type of rear suspension can i put to this frame sir?any good recommendation?ty

@trailtalkmtb6603 4 года назад

Same layout, but the kinematics of the suspension are a little different but they do feel similar. In terms of the shock I can't seem to find the size. On the shock there should be a measurement on it somewhere. It will be something like 200x51mm or similar. Depending on the size you just need to buy a shock with the same measurement. There will be options in a Fox DPS and Rockshox Monarch

@tristanchallenger7317 5 лет назад

Hey mate, awesome review! In your opinion would this bike be a good all rounder for someone who can only have 1 bike who does some amateur xc races (for fun) and hits the trails? I like descending for the jumps and technical features and dont have a need to go as fast as possible. However, I also need a bike that can climb fairly well. Also as a shorter rider (at 5ft 7) would I be better off picking the wheel size i can easily control (27.5)? Thanks mate keep up the awesome content!

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

So sorry Tristan did see your comment. The one twenty would be the perfect bike for you at 5 7 id try a medium. In regards to wheel size its personal preference. I prefer 29ers in this travel range just because they roll a bit faster and are more forgiving but if you prefer jumps then 27.5 would be good. 29 will be better for racing

@Matthewrandone 5 лет назад

Dam that's a sexy bike mate, I currently ride a hard tail fixed gear dirt jumper as a mountain bike lol, looking at a full suspension and this is my go to when I get the cash for it. Thanks for the review.

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

Any bike is better than no bike! Aslong as you can get out and enjoy it you dont need anything else! But once you go dual suspension it's tough to go back. Glad you enjoyed it!

@jonathanoxlade4252 2 года назад

My merida big nine cost me £800 12 speed but do I cough up £2500 for a full suspension one since I ride a hard tail and too be honest the uk roads are bad my ass takes a pummelling riding to work but I love to mess about aswel too be honest a trail bike is plenty because I will never go far enough to kill myself on it I just want to enjoy riding without killing myself

@lukelly7136 3 года назад

Tossing up between the giant trance 2021 27.5 and the 2020 Merida one twenty 600. Any suggestions on which would be better for a beginner trail rider?

@trailtalkmtb6603 3 года назад

One twenty would be my pick

@ewanduplessis9682 Год назад

Is this bike not heavy for its price?

@jamiesch5496 5 лет назад

Good review liked the slow motion, was peddle strike a problem with this bike?

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

Thanks Jamie! No pedal strikes weren't an issue. It's a really good climber.

@supporta 4 года назад

trying to decide between this and marin alpine trail 7..what would be your pick Phil?

@trailtalkmtb6603 4 года назад

Sorry for the late reply. They are very different bikes. The 120 is a trail bike so better for all round riding while the alpine trail is better for downhill and enduro trails

@alexandermatthews83 3 года назад

What's your thoughts sizing wise on the 2021 Merida 120 700. I'm 179cm and tossing up between M and L.... Thanks mate keep the good content coming!

@trailtalkmtb6603 3 года назад

Go large!

@richardulrich7142 5 лет назад

I wish the headtube angle was a little slacker. Do you think an angled headset would improve this bike? Would there be any negatives?

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

You could put an angle set in but this will lower the bb and reduce your reach slightly. Definitely would be a bit of trial and error. You could boost the fork to 140 and use a 1 degree angleset (that will probably yield the best result and give you a decent bb height). Alternatively you could boost the fork to 140 and see if you could find an offset bushing for the lower shock mount to lower the bb a little. Both would work but again you would be reducing the reach. I'd only do this if you are on the smaller end of a size range e.g. 5ft10 on a size large.

@richardulrich7142 5 лет назад

thank you for the reply

@mudbutton2 4 года назад

I'm looking at the 2020 version of this or the 800. I can afford the 800 but for a casual trail and XC rider I'm not sure I need to spend the extra coins on the 800. I just sold a 150mm travel 27.5 Stumpy and looking for something a bit livelier and suited to more moderate terrain and climbing. I've heard differing opinions about the NX drivetrain also.

@trailtalkmtb6603 4 года назад

The 2020 700 definitely has the best value for money. You will appreciate the SLX 12spd and brake and the rockshox revelation.

@mudbutton2 4 года назад

@@trailtalkmtb6603 I ended up ordering the 600. I think it will be good enough for my XC and trail riding. Getting XT double sided SPD's and going to tubeless of course.

@azurecoast45 3 года назад

@@mudbutton2 What do you think of it so far?

@mudbutton2 3 года назад

@@azurecoast45 Been quite happy. I put a 40mm stem on, and converted to tubeless, the Sektor fork is OK for trail riding but not great. 2021 gets the Marzocchi Z2. the bike climbs well and descends well enough for a 120mm bike, and feels like it has more than 120mm travel.

@albertoflorez1964 4 года назад

Hey mate, love your reviews they are very helpful. Is there a difference between this bike and the Merida One Twenty 9 400 Mountain Bike (2020)? Cheers!

@sionevalele5159 3 года назад

There really isn't that much of a difference except for the suspension. On the one twenty 9 400 it comes with a sr suntour xcr 34 air and on this newer model it has rock shocks suspension and they both have 130 mm of travel in the front and 120 mm in the rear

@sionevalele5159 3 года назад

Sorry i meant marzochi my bad

@mattmccombe9412 3 года назад

Thanks for all the great info! I'm looking at the Merida 120 400 (2021) which I can get for around $1900 or the Polygon Siskiu D7 which is $2400 - any thoughts about whether it's worth paying the extra $500 for the Polygon? I can see the shocks and brakes are better but I'm a newbie so not sure if it's worthwhile... thanks in advance!

@trailtalkmtb6603 3 года назад

Sorry for the late reply. I like the Polygon for the money, but if you can afford it the one twenty 600 is a great option too!

@mattmccombe9412 3 года назад

@@trailtalkmtb6603 Good to know thanks; I went for the Polygon in the end :)

@mtbni6157 4 года назад

I have this bike i was in the trail today and hit a jump landed and the tire blew out i see the bike has some chinese brand of inner tube that was super thin i ordered maxxis welterweights 27.5x2.35 and i thought the forekasters were ok tires i see that you said you didnt really think they were that great do you have a good recommendation of tires i could purchase for my merida il spend anything to get a bike right i landed on a tree root and it slashed the side of my tire so much for exo protection

@trailtalkmtb6603 4 года назад

Yeah a lot of brands use light tubes to keep the bike weight down on the shop floor. I would keep the forekaster on the rear and put a DHR 3C maxx terra upfront. I would stick to EXO for this kind of bike the DD casing really would be too heavy, unfortunately slashes do happen. Going tubeless will help too, just carry some plugs around with you.

@pollennatino7513 3 года назад

Can you review merida one twenty 700? Btw.. great video

@suroybisaya-australiafamil7606 4 года назад

Is it worth/possible upgrading to a 140 pike?

@trailtalkmtb6603 4 года назад

100%, would make it very capable!

@nrlfishing1537 5 лет назад

Hi mate nice review I was wondering is the suspension really soft

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

Just clarifying what you mean by soft? It is a plush feeling suspension for a 120mm bike but it's pretty firm while pedaling which is good.

@nrlfishing1537 5 лет назад

My mate has got a specialised stumpjumper st alloy and the suspension is so nice and comfortable and I was wondering if the Merida is similar and can the Merida do pretty big jumps

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

@@nrlfishing1537 Yeah the merida will be the same and be able to do jumps like the stumpy. The merida will pedal better than the stumpy too!

@nrlfishing1537 5 лет назад

Trail Talk MTB thanks so much one more thing my brother has a 2017 500 dollar Merida hardtail and it’s crap so I’m a bit worried this bike won’t last long how long do you think it will last for

@trailtalkmtb6603 5 лет назад

fishing don't be turned off by that, any 500 dollar hardtail isnt going to be the best regardless of the brand. They all use the same components brand to brand. The one twenty is a great bike, definitely go the 600 or 800 if you are interested in getting one as they're the best value.