Merida Bikes eONE-SIXTY 10K
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 catching up with the team, and they usually have something unique up their sleeves; this was no exception. The new eONE-SIXTY platform comes after the much-lauded and award-winning version that has been around for a few...
Merida Bikes OneSixty 10K
Manufacturing giant Merida has just released its brand new 160mm travel enduro machine. Besides a brand new geometry, the frame is packed with features and options to provide their most high end enduro machine to date. It is available in 5 different build kits, 7 different colors and 5 different frame sizes. Price: starting from 4600 GBP / 5760 EUR...
Merida Bikes E160
Merida 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 won plenty of awards over the years, and rightly so. By today’s standards, it’s perhaps not the longest, lowest or slackest enduro focused e-MTB on the market, but that doesn’t detract from what is an exceedingly...
Merida Bikes NinetySix RC XT
Out 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 or abound with technical trails. I love big days out and short blasts equally, bikepacking is also a great joy to me when I just need to get away for a bit. Challenging myself to make...
Merida Bikes Big Trail 600
Striking, that is the word that came to mind on first sight of the Merida Big trail 600. A gorgeous forest green set off with bright red forks and decals. The 2021 model is an equally alluring purple affair that also catches the eye. This is the top of the range Big Trail, with 2 lower models for 2021. Beyond...
Merida Bikes eONE-FORTY 9000
It'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 the world and the bike managed to provide riders with a brilliant ride that rode like a normal bike. Fast-forward to the present day and Merida has introduced both a new eONE-SIXTY and an eONE-FORTY. Based...
Merida Bikes eONE-SIXTY M#RIDA
Having spent time on the 900e model last year, it was clear that Merida had a particularly strong grasp on the ebike market with a fantastic bike. The major issue for myself was that their sizing only went up to large. Roll into 2019 and low and behold we have an XL eONE-SIXTY, and I really wanted to spend some...
Merida Bikes Mission 8000 CX
Despite 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 mountain biking, or just enjoying something different, my need for a gravel/cross/road-duro bike seems to continue to the point where I find life hard without one in the garage. For mountain bikers, a drop bar bike...
Merida Bikes One-Twenty 6000
Continuing Merida's overhaul of their full suspension range, the 120 is the latest model to be brought up to speed. Sharing the style and layout of the bigger 160 and 140 models, the 120 aims to be everything the modern trail rider wants from a bike. Merida claim this new bike is the best balance of 'trail oriented riding on...
Merida Bikes eONE-SIXTY 900E
Merida has certainly reinvented itself in recent years with enduro bikes and hardtails that show a distinct change in direction from their XC heyday. This eOne Sixty is a further move from their traditional roots and has taken the e-bike market by storm. Very quickly this bike has secured itself as potentially one of the best e-bikes out there. This...
Merida Bikes Silex 9000
Merida isn't a brand that tells you what to think about their bikes. Having undergone a transformation over the past few years, they have quietly released some exceptional bikes into the mountain bike world. Not shy of trying something new, the traditionally Lycra focussed brand now have class-leading ebikes, enduro bikes and even a hardcore hardtail. This meant I wasn't...
Merida Bikes Big Nine XT
Merida has hit the ground running in 2017, they have launched a barrage of bikes into the arena to do battle with the trail, enduro and e-bike establishment. With bikes like the Big Trail, the ONE SIXTY and their electric equivalents, this has been a special year for the brand. But what of the heritage, the kind of bikes Merida...
3 months ago
THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is an enduro mountain bike race like few others. With three days of riding, a total of 24 stages...
8 months ago
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...
9 months ago
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...
1 year ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
3 years ago
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...
3 years ago
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...
4 years ago
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...
4 years ago
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...
3 months ago
THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is an enduro mountain bike race like few others. With three days of riding, a total of 24 stages...
8 months ago
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...
9 months ago
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...
1 year ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
2 years ago
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...
3 years ago
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...
3 years ago
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...
4 years ago
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...
4 years ago
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...
Issue 73
Need a gift? We summed up the top things to give a mountain bike fanatic!
Issue 72
A ride, a race or just a weekend camping?
Issue 72
We test the Stanton Switch9er Ti, Rimpact, Conti’s Kryptotal tires, Spada clothing and many more!
Issue 67
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.
Issue 67
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.
Issue 67
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.
Issue 65
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.
Issue 64
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.
Issue 64
The spot to awe at a big selection of jaw dropping bike pics.
Issue 61
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.
Issue 61
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.
Issue 60
More images with no particular place to call home this issue!
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