I cannot understand how an aluminum rear triangle works without a pivot joint. Won't this lead to much greater chance for material fatigue to occur soon?
Hi, it's a good question - but we've engineered and tested our P-FLEX design way above the standards needed, so we're confident that the fatigue life of the material will not impact the life span of the frame as we keep the flex amount within safe limits. While this design is not common in frame design, it's worth considering that aluminium handlebars also flex substantially during use, but they are safe and strong to use. Hope that helps! Regards, MERIDA
@@MERIDABIKES-INT I suppose we will got a cracks in alluminium alloy at zone of welding. This is not good engeneering desision. As I understend, Merida wants to reduse the costs, but previouse one-twenty suspension are better!
Hi! The ONE-FORTY has a greater focus on descending prowess, with 20 mm more fork travel and also 13 mm more rear wheel travel. As an all-mountain bike, it also has geometry that's happier on steeper climbs and descents than the all-around trail focus of the ONE-TWENTY. If you mostly ride in smaller hills and on flatter trails with more pedalling on the flat, then the ONE-TWENTY is the best choice, but if you ride in mountains more often or have steeper climbs and descents then the ONE-FORTY might be the better choice - which is best really depends on your preferences and the terrain you ride! Hope that helps, MERIDA
Hi Jenn, it's sold separately. It's best to speak to your national distributor to order one up! www.merida-bikes.com/en/p/about-us/distributors-worldwide-139.html
