Merida

If you like to push yourself and your bike, don't buy the Merida eSpresso! – Bought the bike at the 99 Bikes, half price sale, June 2024. A nice light bike, easy to pedal even without assist but a month later, just under… Read more

300km.s, it was slipping when I changed into gears 5 through 9 so I took it for it in for an adjustment. A couple of weeks and almost 100km.s later, it was still slipping in 9 and getting worse, so I took it in again. Turned out I needed a new cassette!!! Not even 3 months, under 400kms and I've worn out the cassette?!!! I've been riding touring bikes for 40years and never worn out a cassette in less than 7 years!!! I put over a 2000ks on a 2nd hand Leitner Electric mountain bike and had no problem with slipping!! I like to pedal, usually moving at 23 - 26kph which means I'm pushing past the e assist and they're saying the cassette can't take the emotor torque? (Yes I gear down when slowing or stopping. No, it hasn't been exposed to mud, dust or sand.) I know the bike frame is aluminum and it seems even the cassette must be a very soft metal. Also note - the assist is next to useless on large/steep hills. They say clean the chain every ride - who are they kidding?! Only a competition rider might do that. I am extremely disappointed in the quality and the lack of power.

Merida Big Nine 60 - Affordable, Unisex Hardtail Mountain Bike – The Merida Big Nine 60 Hardtail is an entry level mountain bike which is perfect for off-road and urban biking. Costing around $900-$1000 - this bike… Read more

stands out from the Big Nine 20 with its upgraded drivetrain and Rock Shox fork, enhancing your riding experience.

This is the second Big Nine we purchased. Originally got one for my husband (Merida Big Nine 20) and we were so impressed that we got this second model in the bronze colour - the Big Nine 60 has slightly better forks and drivetrain than the Big Nine 20 - but otherwise the riding experience is identical.

The Merida Big Nine range are all lightweight compared to mountain bikes from a decade ago. The frame comes with internally routed cables which are easy to maintain and give your bike a neater appearance. The internal cable routing not only adds to the bike's aesthetics but also protects your cables from the elements and potential mishaps on the trail.

The Big Nine 60 features a 2x9 speed Shimano Drivetrain which makes it easy going up big hills. Gear changes are very clean without a lot of noise or clunking sounds. The forks are Rock Shox Judy TK; Coil; 100mm suspension travel Lockout; 46mm fork offset. The Shimano drivetrain delivers smooth and precise gear changes.

I chose this bike because it has the larger 29 inch wheels for a quick and smooth ride. I got the large size (perfect for someone 170cms and up).

The gears are very easy to operate and figure out for new riders. The lightweight aluminum frame and 9mm thru-axles are a perfect balance between durability and performance without adding unnecessary weight. You also notice just how lightweight these bikes are when transferring them from apartment to the street or your car.

The tech on these modern mountain bikes has improved substantially over the past decade. I previously had a Giant mountain bike purchased in Canberra around 2012. I purchased this Merida bike in March at 99Bikes Canberra for $889 - discounted from the original price of $1,059.

I had to purchase a kickstand separately - and other accessories like water bottle holder. But in essence the Merida Big Nine 60 delivers a fun biking experience. The bike saddle (Merida Sport Comfort) which comes standard isn't super comfortable - but you can upgrade to suit your size and height. The bike has performed well and comfortably on 12 km bike rides on dirt trails and it's very comfortable to ride on bike tracks around Canberra or similar urban areas.

Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the trails or a seasoned rider in need of an upgrade, the Merida Big Nine 60 is a solid choice that won't disappoint.

Best value all-rounder mountainbike – Excellent value for money bike. Instills confidence with shimano brakes and fat tyres, plenty of suspension from rockshocks front and back for those gnarly descents, that can also be locked out for those techy ascents. A fantastic all rounder.

light weight duel purpose commuter – Having bought this bike approx. 3 months ago, I have loved it. My fiancé and I have only just started riding as a hobby and to commute occasionally,… Read more

utilizing the bike tracks around Brisbane. I have not really been on a bike since I was a teenager but this bike has been fantastic. It comes in a wide range of frame sizes and specs, but we settled on this mid-range model.

The gears change precisely and the stopping power of the disc brakes is far more than I need around the city paths. I like the ease at which you can lock out the front shocks, decreasing the loss of power up hills.

One thing I might change in the future will be the tires, maybe go for a road design. However I will be using it off-road in the near future so this is why I went with the front suspension.

The seat is ok, but this too I might change, hard to say though as maybe any bike seat could be uncomfortable with the little experience I have...

Great value bike – I was after a long travel enduro bike and open to any brand around $3k. I bought a 2018 Merida One-Sixty 800 in late 2018. At the time everything… Read more

else with similar components was around $1k more (Norco Range, Giant Reign etc). Also after owning a Merida Matts cross country bike I was pretty happy with the build quality of Merida frames. It has SRAM GX 12sp, Code brakes, KS Lev dropper post, Rockshox Super deluxe shock and Yari fork. I know I can upgrade the Yari to Lyric internals so might do that in the future. The bikes taken a fair amount of abuse. I've done a trip to Derby, raced the local enduro series and everything in between. Currently, I have only replaced the wheelset to Hope Fortus 30. Initially the rear freehub (Novatec/joytec) failed after only a month of riding. It was replaced by 99 Bikes under warranty but after 12 months felt like it was slipping again. And also the rims were a bit out of true after crashes etc. Basically the rear hub was the only let down of this bike. Although the newer models are running Shimano hubs so shouldn't have the same issue. Also they're running the Shimano gearset's which I will try next time also. Overall I'm happy with how the bike performs. Climbs well without pedal bob while seated but also has shock lock out if needed. And it handles the downs well too. It may not be the best bike out there but for the price it was great value. Even after a wheelset.