Merida One-Twenty 9.7000-E (2017)

The 2017 Merida One-Twenty 9.7000-E is a top-end full-suspension trail bike. Impeccably chosen kit defines the build: wheels are fast-rolling DT Swiss Splines, clad in a trail-conquering pair of Continentals, the front the sure-footed Mountain King, the rear the speedy, low-resistance X-King; Shimano's XT group provides braking power and near-psychic shifting, thanks to the Synchro Shift system. Drawing it all together, the all-carbon frame and Fox suspension provide a nimble, responsive ride.
A very good trail bike.