Yeah guys! That bike is absolutely RAD and PRICE VS PERFORMANCE it’s definitely super! The only issue i had during my test session was i (probably) need a token or two for my rear shock, cuz i used to touch my toe to much during turns/switchbacks. A solid 8,5/10 for this bike 👊🏻

I owned one of these for the last 8 months and could not wait to get rid of it to be honest. In regards to build/reliability, I was on my third warranty dropper post by the time I sold the bike, the travel adjuster stopped working on the first one, meaning it was stuck to the 230mm length, the second one developed a nasty gauge/scratch vertically on the same side as the external adjuster. The third replacement was a redesign which apparently fixes these issues. The headset routing was some of the worst I’ve seen. It has a metal sealing plate which had already started to eat into the cables, and the last smaller issue is you can’t get a BB tool on the non drive side without removing the rear shock and raising the rear end. In regards to riding the bike it wasn’t awful, but it was definitely former than what I expected from a bike with this amount of travel. I am only 65kg so maybe that plays into it a bit, however when I tried to reduce the pressure in the shock I would blow through travel, but then bumping it up made it too harsh, also tried to experiment with different volume spacers but could never get the feel I was after, I’ve also heard similar things from a friend on their new One Forty. Sorry for the long comment, but thought I’d give my experience. ✌🏻

would you guys chose this or the yt capra? I never ridden one of these but i did ride the capra 29'er, and i found the capra a bit ,, stiff " and the suspension was not that active.

Wish I'd seen this a few days ago as I have the 2023 500 version sat under the stairs still in the box it arrived in earlier. Figured that the 11 speed deore and easily upgradable Yari are massive plus points for me and due to an offer cost me £1900. Was torn between a mid and long at 181cm with 720cm saddle height but getting the seat out of the way is a priority so I opted for the mid. Has the basic 200mm dropper post which on the long would be too tall but I am worried about the ett being too short hence no unboxing yet... Thoughts on the size as you don't mention your own height?

Looks like a solid bike, shame about hs cable routing! No buy.

Where can I buy Merida bikes?

This bike is at a great price point

Looks like the previous generation of the Commencal Meta.

Clean looking bike and spec for the price. Shame about the cable routing.

Im looking at a 160 because i race enduro. But i have a tight budget and will only be able to afford one bike. I was just wondering in the 160 was still playful and agile enough at slower speeds and on less steep trails which are tighter and twistier.

You could buy a 2023 Rocky Mountain Attitude bike w better spec right now from many online bike companies for the same $.

flexible aluminum seat stay?! better not hit drops repititively or creep and fatigue will set in

Guys, got a brand new chair, popcorns ready and it's beautiful weather ouside, but where is my Loam Wolf emtb shooutout of the year?

Looks like an awesome bike but I'm super disappointed that it has headset cable routing. Here are a few reasons why: It shows the brand doesn't listen to bikers feedback. It makes service on the bike more complicated It can lead to premature wear on brake lines and shifter cables from rubbing It allows for dirt and water to get directly dumped on headset bearings It very often requires oddly sized proprietary parts There are basically only 2 pros to adding it The bike's cockpit can look a little cleaner if done well A very very marginal aero gain With how dialed the rest of the bike is, it is just surprising that they made such a silly mistake

The welding on that frame looks truly awful have they used chewing gum...I mean look at the seat post strengthening section. Not for me

5,8 the reach in S too small and M too long…