ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION

ONE-TWENTY RC XT-EDITION

 

Fast, capable, balanced and equipped with a proven Shimano XT drivetrain, our RC XT EDITION takes its inspiration from the test-winning 'classic' ONE-TWENTY but reduces the travel to make it even more efficient.
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  • You are looking for trail-proven geometry and riding position, but if you don't need the 120 mm rear travel our 'classic' ONE-TWENTY brings to the table, then our XT-equipped ONE-TWENTY RC XT EDITION might be the right choice for you. The XT EDITION offers buttery smooth shifting, covers ground super efficiently, and shows off its trail heritage when the trails get more demanding.

    Completely redesigned for 2019, the ONE-TWENTY continues its success story into the 2022 season. With multiple test successes, including a 'BEST IN TEST' in Enduro Mountainbike Magazine for the 2020 ONE-TWENTY 8000, our mid-travel bike will once again impress with its versatility and unstoppable trail munching capabilities. While very much a trail bike at heart, the modern yet balanced trail bike geometry, paired with fantastic frame stiffness, created a mid-travel bike that is super capable on rough trails but also carries speed perfectly on less technically demanding tracks. And to give riders a maximum choice, we will offer the ONE-TWENTY again in the 'classic' 120 mm rear/130 mm front travel configuration or the slightly more XC biased 100 mm rear/120 mm front travel 'RC' setup, which also has a slightly steeper head angle and seat angle for improved climbing performance.

    • Triple butted aluminium frame with race (RC) orientated geometry
    • 100 mm FLOAT LINK activated rear wheel travel
    • 120 mm fork travel
    • Lockout front and rear plus dropper seatpost
    • Shimano XT single chainring drivetrain
    • 29er wheels with fast rolling Maxxis Rekon Race tyres
    • 100mm suspension travel
    • material: aluminium
    • 29 wheelsize
    • 148x12mm axle standard
    • BB92 bottom bracket standard
    frame size S, M, L, XL
    color SILK DARK SILVER (BLACK)
    • Air
    • 120mm suspension travel
    • Tapered
    • remote lockout
    • 51mm fork offset
    headset FSA NO.47/50
    • material: aluminium
    • 740mm width
    • flat
    • material: aluminium
    • 31.8mm diameter
    • 7° stem angle
    • 70 mm
    grip Rock Shox TwistLoc grip
    • 30.9mm diameter
    • 0mm setback
    • S: 100mm travel seatpost - M: 125mm travel seatpost - L/XL: 150mm travel seatpost
    seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
    • V-mount
    • incl. MERIDA minitool
    chain KMC X12
    • 32 teeth
    • 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
    • 10-51 teeth
    • 12 speed
    bottom bracket Shimano MT500-PA pressfit
    • 110x15mm width front hub
    • 32 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 22.8mm inner width
    • material: aluminium
    • Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
    • 29x2.35"
    • fold
    • TR EXO
    • 29x2.35"
    • fold
    • TR EXO
    • including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
    spokes Double Butted Black stainless
    fender MERIDA MTB lite-front
    max. weight 135 kg
    Bike Frame Geometry Image
    Frame Size S M L XL
    Tyre Sizes 29" 29" 29" 29"
    ST seat tube [mm] 400 440 480 520
    TT top tube [mm] 571 591 613 635.5
    CS chain stay length [mm] 435 435 435 435
    HTA head tube angle [°] 67.8 67.8 67.8 67.8
    STA seat tube angle [°] 76 76 76 76
    BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 44 44 44 44
    HT head tube [mm] 95 95 105 115
    FL fork length [mm] 531 531 531 531
    R reach [mm] 420 440 460 480
    S stack [mm] 604 604 613 622
    WB wheel base [mm] 1137 1157 1181 1205
    SH stand over height [mm] 703 725 755 783
    No. Item-No. Name Info Pieces Torque NM
    1 A2294000016 WASHER OD19mm ID15.1mm H3mm 1
    2 A2294000102 WASHER OD21mm ID17.1mm H3mm 1
    3 A2221000043 BEARING 3802V-2RD OD24mm ID15mm W7mm 1
    4 A2221000040 BEARING 172607V OD26mm ID17mm W7mm 1
    5 A2300000280 SCREW M10x1 L15mm 1 16~18
    6 A2300000279 BOLT M10x1 OD15/17mm L68mm 1
    7 A2300000340 SCREW M6x1 L13.5mm 1 10~12
    8 A2300000339 BOLT M6x1 OD10mm L55.5mm 1
    9 A2294000093 WASHER OD15mm ID10.1mm H3mm 2
    12 A2221000034 BEARING 6800V2RS OD19mm ID10mm W5mm 2
    13 A2300000281 SCREW M10x1 L15mm 2
    14 A2221000035 BEARING 6801V-2RS OD21mm ID12mm W5mm 6
    15 A2300000285 SCREW M8x1 L16.5mm 1 12~14
    16 A2300000284 BOLT M8x1 OD12mm L68.5mm 1
    17 A2294000023 WASHER OD15mm ID12.1mm H3mm 6
    18 A2294000105 WASHER OD17mm ID12.1mm H2mm 4
    19 A2300000306 SCREW M8x1 L13.5mm 4 12~14
    20 A2300000307 BOLT M8x1 OD12mm L16mm 4
    21 A2311000059 RD-HANGER DH-053 1
    22 A2300000129 SCREW M3x0.5 L10mm 2 2~4
    23 A2300000536 SCREW M4x0.7 L8mm 1 2~4
    24 A2258000056 CABLE PLUG for RD/FD 2
    25 A2258000057 CABLE GUIDE for BB 1
    26 A2300000245 SCREW M4x0.7 L8mm 1 3~5
    27 A2300000213 SCREW M3x0.5 L13.5mm 2 2~4
    28 CABLE GUIDE SMART ENTRY
    29 CABLE GUIDE SMART ENTRY

    To reduce production and delivery times, we are sometimes forced to make last-minute specification changes. Please be aware that those changes might not be reflected on these product pages and images.

     

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    PROLITE 66 TRIPLE BUTTED ALUMINUM

    When creating high-end aluminium frames, we use our proven PROLITE 66 (6066) aluminium, as it is incredibly light and durable. In addition, it works exceptionally well with our hydroforming technology, allowing us to create complex shapes, featuring triple butted wall thicknesses, an almost carbon-like appearance and the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio. While lesser alloys might be cheaper, it is the ideal choice for high-performance bicycle frames.

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    X-TAPER HEADTUBE

    Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

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    SMOOTH WELDING

    This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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    INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

    On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

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    DOWN TUBE EXIT

    DOWN TUBE EXIT is a feature seen on some of our frames with internally routed cables. By slightly overlapping the downtube where it connects to the bottom bracket, it leaves a small space that allows cables to exit easily. This means they are easily accessible for routine maintenance or replacement, but it prevents excessive movement and noise that can cause wear and distraction.

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    SMART ENTRY

    Many of our frames offer internal cable routing, where the gear and brake cables are run through the frame for maximum protection and a clean look. Some internally run cables can rattle when riding over uneven surfaces, but our SMART ENTRY system prevents this from happening. Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent noisy cable movement. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with any kind of cable or wire.

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    DI2 READY

    Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.

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    FLOAT LINK REAR SUSPENSION

    A suspension system where the lower shock mount moves as well as the upper link, giving a supple and sensitive feel over bumps. This system allows our engineers to precisely manipulate the leverage ratio, giving ultimate control of the progression of the suspension so that a FLOAT LINK rear suspension system feels like it offers more wheel travel than the numbers alone suggest.

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    NON-SLIP TIGHTENING

    This system means you only need a single tool to tighten important bolts, making it easy to secure them while out on the trail and also making routine maintenance faster and simpler. The bolts have a specially shaped head on one end that fits into a matching recess in the frame, preventing rotation. That means there is no hardware bonded into the frame itself, so damaged threads or bolts can be easily replaced.

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