DIRT - MERIDA BIKES

THE DIRT IS YOUR GO-TO HARDTAIL FOR JUMPS, TRICKS, AND PUMPTRACK FUN.

Whether you’re pushing for progression on dirt jumps, playing on the pumptrack or just want a bombproof hardtail, the new Dirt has you covered.

Built for big air, pump tracks and tricks, our new play hardtail has been created to take a beating and come back for more. It has a tough but simple aluminium frame, 26“ wheels and components that can take a kicking without complaint - backed up by a five-year Category 5 (Freeride and Downhill) warranty.

Designed to be the perfect playtime partner for riders that wanting to sharpen their skills or kick off their dirt-riding career with a tough, more stylish option than a regular MTB hardtail. Ideal for those whose budget doesn’t stretch to our big jump ready full-suspension and eMTB lineup.

THE CONCEPT

SIMPLE AND DURABLE

The Dirt is single speed; built to take the collateral damage that comes with playing hard.

Whether you’re a serious dirt jumper, cutting new lines on the pumptrack or just taking it to the streets, the Dirt has been built with durability and simplicity in mind.

NO DERAILLEUR. NO DRAMA.

Affordable and reliable with tough, agile 26“ wheels with a singlespeed setup, giving you bombproof reliability as there’s no expensive derailleur to break. With two simple specs – one designed to be as accessible and affordable as possible and the other fitted with top-notch kit – there’s a Dirt to suit every rider.

FLICK IT, WHIP IT, SEND IT.

PRECISION HANDLING.

The handling is designed to be precise without being punishing, with a short rear end making it easy to whip round corners or pop a manual. With two frame reach sizes available, the short bike is ideal for rapidfire tricks and pinpoint precision; the long bike is best suited to taller riders or pumptrack sessions.

PROVEN ALUMINIUM EXPERTISE

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, DISTILLED INTO ONE FRAME.

With over 50 years of experience manufacturing aluminium bikes, we've created a frame that’s tough enough for the rigours of dirt jumping without being so overbuilt that it feels heavy or dead.

NO GIMMICKS. JUST SMART CHOICES.

We’ve avoided any strange standards – the rear wheel has the classic 135x10 mm axle spacing and we use a normal BSA bottom bracket with dirt jump ready two-piece cranks. A ZS44/ZS56 headset allows the use of standard gyros for anyone wanting to throw endless barspins. We’ve added a bottle cage mount on the frame, something often overlooked but essential if you want to take a drink or a lock with you.

DIRT 700

THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR PRO RIDERS

Ready to go big? The Dirt 700 is built for serious senders demanding top-tier performance. With the legendary RockShox Pike DJ fork, a SRAM 4-piston rear brake for max control and a bombproof DT Swiss wheelset, this bike is made for riders pushing limits. With Maxxis DTH tyres you’re set for the biggest lines, biggest tricks, and biggest smiles.

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DIRT 500

THE TOUGH CHOICE FOR YOUNG GUNS

Whether you’re learning your first tricks or getting bolder on the pumptrack, the Dirt 500 offers a solid, reliable ride. The air-sprung Manitou Circus DJ fork with 20 mm axle keeps things smooth and responsive and the Shimano hydraulic disc brakes deliver confidence and control. With tough Alex rims, Novatec hubs and grippy Kenda K-Rad tyres, you’re set to ride hard and level up.

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FAQ

Why is the frame singlespeed-only?

We chose to use a singlespeed-only frame design as it allows us to design a simpler, tougher frame that means we can offer this bike at a great price. Singlespeed setups are long-lasting, tough and there are no parts to be damaged in a crash. It also allows us a stronger wheel with more even spoke tension to be built.

Why does the Dirt 700 have a mechanical front brake?

A bike must be supplied with two working brakes as standard by law, but we know most people buying this spec will be serious dirt jumpers who will probably remove the front brake at the first opportunity, so we’ve specced an affordable mechanical brake that can be kept if the rider wants or removed if not. The Dirt 500 is likely to see more use as an all-around bike, so we’ve specced two hydraulic disc brakes for that model, but both bikes come with plenty of rear hose length to make barspins possible.

THE NEW DIRT

BUILT TOUGH. BUILT SIMPLE.

This page was created at launch, and the details were correct at that time. Models, specifications and colours may have changed since then. Please check the product pages for the latest info.