DIRT - MERIDA BIKES

BUILT TOUGH, BUILT SIMPLE.

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

DIRT simple, DIRT tough. Whether you’re pushing for progression on dirt jumps, playing on the pumptrack or just want a bombproof hardtail buddy, the new MERIDA DIRT has you covered. Built for big air, pump tracks, tricks and generally giving it some stick, our new play hardtail has been created to take a beating and come back for more, with 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 round out our gravity-bike range, it’s the perfect playtime partner for riders that want to sharpen up their skills or who want to kick off their dirt-riding career with a tough, more stylish option than a regular MTB hardtail or whose budget doesn’t stretch to our big jump ready full-suspension and e-MTB lineup.

THE CONCEPT

PURE DIRT THINKING. READY TO DEAL WITH DAMAGE.

This is a bike for riders with challenging behaviour – it’s built to take the collateral damage that comes with progressing and playing hard. Whether you’re a serious dirt jump head, cutting up new lines on the pumptrack or just taking it to the streets, the DIRT has been built with durability and simplicity first and foremost.

NO DERAILLEUR. NO DRAMA. JUST RIDE.

The DIRT is a bike that’s built to be affordable and reliable. That’s why we’ve gone for tough and agile 26“ wheels with a singlespeed setup, which gives you bombproof reliability as there’s no expensive derailleur to get broken. 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, NO PUNISHMENT.

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, while the long bike is best suited to taller riders or pumptrack sessions.

PROVEN ALUMINIUM EXPERTISE

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, DISTILLED INTO ONE FRAME.

We’ve got well over half a century of experience in making bikes and working with aluminium is how we’ve built our reputation for tough but lightweight bikes. This experience means we can create a frame that’s tough enough for the rigours of dirt jumping without being so overbuilt that it’s heavy and dead feeling.

BUILT TOUGH, TUNED RIGHT.

STIFF WHERE IT COUNTS, FORGIVING WHEN IT MATTERS.

We’ve used 6061 aluminium and shaped the tubes so that it’s stiff and precise for pumping and pinpoint accuracy, but you aren’t going to feel beaten up every time you case a lip. It’s tested by EFBE to the highest and hardest Category 5 use level with a five-year warranty too.

STANDARDS THAT WORK. FEATURES THAT MATTER.

NO GIMMICKS. JUST SMART CHOICES.

We’ve kept away from any strange standards either – 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. We’ve also gone for a ZS44/ZS56 headset, which allows the use of standard gyros for anyone that wants to throw endless barspins. We’ve also made sure there’s 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 who demand 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. Add in Maxxis DTH tyres and you’re set for the biggest lines, biggest tricks, and biggest smiles.

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DIRT 500

THE TOUGH BUDDY FOR YOUNG GUNS

Whether you’re learning your first tricks or getting bolder on the pumptrack, the DIRT 500 is your solid, reliable ride. The air-sprung Manitou Circus DJ fork with 20 mm axle keeps things smooth and responsive, while the Shimano 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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PUMP. PLAY. PROGRESS.

WELCOME TO THE MERIDA DIRT

The DIRT is designed to be your partner for progression, sucking up the hits when it doesn’t go to plan and helping to push your skills on when it does. Simple, tough and reliable, so you can focus on having fun. Dirt jumps, pumptracks or just play – it’s all good.”

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

SERIOUS PLAYTIME

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.