Long-term review of the fluid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m2ZM3jZg0NU.html Long-term review one twenty: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5D587eY9wkE.html
Has to be the Merida but I prefer the geo of the norco. The merida is just a bit more fun and the rear suspension is dialled! The full review of the norco will be out in the next week or so. So keep an eye out for that!
I have a new fluid and put m6000 brakes on it the day i bought it, with 203 front rotor and 180 rear. Being I live in BC, i need a lot of stopping power.i also swap my rear cassette to 11-46.
Those are the best upgrades you could do! The brakes on all the models are a bit lacking. The bike really does want to go fast so you need some good brakes!
Hey Phil mate I love your videos I had a friend who wanted a beginner dual suspension bike but I couldn’t recommend any he was wanting to get either the ( giant stance 29 1) or the ( Merida 120 600) he was looking at the 2 and was wondering witch would be better for an all rounder but still best quality for money and if he would have to upgrade parts. Thanks heaps 👍🔥
Thanks for watching them! Unfortunately I wont be having an optic anytime soon (well until a new one comes out) but lucky for you I have ridden one a fair bit. Its definitely a bit more efficient than the fluid and pedals like its lighter than the merida. Bit more of an agile bike all round. Small bump sensitivity and compliance is better than the fluid but isn't as stable at speed. Its a really good trail bike if you like to put down a fair bit of miles. Its a bike you can have a fair bit of fun on. If prefer the xc side of the trail bike spectrum you cant go wrong with the optic, especially the carbon models.
I haven't reviewed a remedy but I have taken one for a spin and really enjoyed it. Nice playful bike that is really good in chucky more technical conditions and flowy jump trails. Not the most stable bike at speed but a good all rounder.
Hi Trail Talk, I got a voucher for 99 bikes so looking at getting one of these bikes. What do you think of the 2021 versions? seems like the norco is still a fair bit heavier, merida a bit lighter and good for longer days instead of just hammering a downhill?
