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I was lucky enough a few weeks ago to be invited to the Merida eONE-SIXTY launch in the Forest of Dean. I always enjoy…
View reviewManufacturing giant Merida has just released its brand new 160mm travel enduro machine. Besides a brand new geometry, the frame is packed with features…
View reviewMerida have long held acclaim for the eONE-SIXTY, one of the first proper e-MTB’s to have sorted geometry and a real enduro feel. It’s…
View reviewOut of the box I’m an all rounder, I love Enduro type riding but I don’t live in an area rich in big hills…
View reviewStriking, that is the word that came to mind on first sight of the Merida Big trail 600. A gorgeous forest green set off…
View reviewIt's fair to say Merida’s eONE-SIXTY was a massive success for the brand when it was launched. E-bikes were still finding their way in…
View reviewHaving spent time on the 900e model last year, it was clear that Merida had a particularly strong grasp on the ebike market with…
View reviewDespite my go-to bikes always being long travel 29ers, I find myself endlessly intrigued by drop-bar bikes. Whether it's reminiscing about my early year's…
View reviewContinuing Merida's overhaul of their full suspension range, the 120 is the latest model to be brought up to speed. Sharing the style and…
View reviewMerida has certainly reinvented itself in recent years with enduro bikes and hardtails that show a distinct change in direction from their XC heyday.…
View reviewMerida isn't a brand that tells you what to think about their bikes. Having undergone a transformation over the past few years, they have…
View reviewMerida has hit the ground running in 2017, they have launched a barrage of bikes into the arena to do battle with the trail,…
View reviewTHE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is an enduro mountain bike race like few others. With three days of riding, a total of 24 stages...
Sometimes life gives you no option but to create something from nothing. When Tom Wheeler had his DH racing career cut short by a crash...
Range, low weight, full power support. Riders now want much more from their assisted mountain bikes than they ever have, but sometimes the best compromise...
80 riders, 23 stages, over 100km of distance and over 4000m of climbing. Great food and drink, stunning scenery, uplifts for the biggest climbs, plenty...
After another great instalment of the Merida EX in the late summer of 2022, the Exmoor-based 3-day enduro will return in 2023, once again, with...
80 riders, 23 stages, over 100km of distance and over 4000m of climbing. Great food and drink, stunning scenery, uplifts for the biggest climbs, plenty...
Saturday at THE MERIDA EX, presented by Shimano, and what a day! An incredible nine stages, over 1500m of climbing, 40k of distance, a vintage tea...
Back for the sixth time, THE MERIDA EX Presented by Shimano, returns to Minehead in the UK's South West. Just 80 riders will be treated to one of...
THE MERIDA EX 2022 powered by Shimano STEPS returns in 2022 The MERIDA EX powered by Shimano STEPS is set to return for 2022, once...
Epic enduro racing, stunning scenery, amazing riding and superb food and drink; THE MERIDA EX ENDURO is a three-day enduro race that has all this...
For 2021 Merida have gone and updated their XC range, with the NINETY-SIX model now available in both the hardcore RC variation aimed at XC...
Merida update their eONE-SIXTY range of electric mountain bikes with the latest motor from Shimano, the new EP8 motor which promises more power, is lighter...
You need-ah some Merida in your life! Merida had bought up some serious floor space in the halls of Freidrichshafen to enable them to display...
Need a gift? We summed up the top things to give a mountain bike fanatic!
A ride, a race or just a weekend camping?
We test the Stanton Switch9er Ti, Rimpact, Conti’s Kryptotal tires, Spada clothing and many more!
One of the most wanted events to enter, the Merida Ex Enduro is a long weekend filled with trails, food and making new friends. Throw in some drinks and a campground for the ultimate weekend.
This summer saw the return of events! We headed out to check the biggest of the new category; E-bike events aimed at both the hardcore MTB entusiast as well as the recreational beginner.
On this test the Specialized Levo SL, YT’s flagship E-MTB the Decoy and Merida’s short travel racer the Ninety Six XT. We check out ION’s Rascal shoes, the Bluegrass Rogue MIPS helmet, DHarCO clothing and Muc-Offs revolutionary Punk Powder/Bottle for Life combo.
On test this issue: the Merida E160 with the EP8 motor, Canyons Stitch360 pump track destroyer and the YT Jeffsy Core 2 27,5’’. We check out Earshot’s magnetic headphones, Bluegrass’ lightweight pads, shoes from Mavic and Fizik, and the Smith Forefront 2 helmet/goggle combo.
Even with a massive shortage of bikes, we managed to get some amazing bikes on test for you. Read our honest opinion on the CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160, Merida Big trail, Transition PBJ and a selection of parts by Kids Ride Shotgun, Melon Optics and OneUp components.
The spot to awe at a big selection of jaw dropping bike pics.
Brand new bikes from YT, Kona and Merida are on test, plus Ewen says goodbye to his Marin Alpine Trail long termer. We get clean with Muc-Off’s new jet washer and try to find a bike that can keep up with MRPs new Ribbon SL suspension fork.
This issue we chat to Reynaldo Ilagan, while racing bikes at the Merida Ex Enduro. The designer behind the new e-MTB range from Merida including the all-new eONE-FORTY, we find out what goes into making a successful e-mtb.
More images with no particular place to call home this issue!
