99bikes.co.nz Merida One Forty 700 All-Mountain Bike Matt Black (2019)

More capable than the One Twenty but more agile than the One Sixty, the Merida One Forty combines the latest design thinking built into a superlight alloy frame, Merida’s latest grade of aluminium (6016) enables super thin wall thicknesses whilst delivering amazing strength, ideal for demanding off-road riding and racing. This frame is packed with intelligent design features, moulded with a hydroforming system enabling the formation of complex ergonomic shapes. Smooth double pass welding gives a clean organic look to the frame with a first glance appearance you’d think its Carbon! The float link rear shock mount moves with the system to deliver sensitive response characteristics. Internally routed with Merida’s smart entry system but with a down tube exit this Bike looks neat and cables stay clean and tight while still being easily accessible for servicing. This is a mountain munching beast with excellent pedalling efficiency, outstanding suspension and playful agile handling.