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Press Release Originally launched in 2008, our World Cup and World Championships proven full suspension race bike has gone through a number of changes and alterations over the last decade, with probably the most significant departure from ‘the old’ coming together in the new NINETY-SIX (MY2021). We are very excited to present our take on modern XC, marathon and stage racing as well as lightweight short travel trail riding – welcome to the new NINETY-SIX – TRAIL AND TRACK AT FULL GAS. Click here to view the article

Nowadays we often associated trail and mountain biking fun with more and sophisticated full suspension travel as modern full suspension bikes become not just more capable on the way down but also easier to pedal and more efficient on the way up. Click here to view the article

Hi Guys, My bike fell over in the house - dog knocked it over and with it the derailleur broke off at the hanger (i think). I have attached a picture and was hoping you guys could clarify? The bike is 3 months old (Merida Ninety-Six 800 - 2018). Thanks guys

Download attachment: publicpreview (21).jpg Merida Bikes has an extensive product range globally that extends further than the bikes we love and ride in South Africa. The local distributor for Merida carries a range of well-priced accessories that will make your Merida feel brand new for 2018. Click here to view the article

The Reacto forms part of Merida's range of aero race road bikes boasting efficient teardrop tube profiles, with direct mount brakes, internal cable routing, and an integrated seatpost which features Merida's S-Flex technology for some added comfort in the saddle. Click here to view the article

I'm a lady rider looking to upgrade from my 26" Raleigh Nomad to something better as I ride a lot more now. I've seen a new 2014 Merida Juliet 500W, and a second hand 2013 Merida Matts Lite XT-edition both within my budget. I'm looking to spend max R13K on a hardtail, 26er or 650B. I'm only 154cm so would like something relatively light and compact (15" frame). I do a lot of single track riding. Any advice on whether I should go new or secondhand, and if there are other models I should consider would be appreciated.

Hi All I was wondering if anyone could help me, I have been offered a 2012 Merida Scultura Evo 904 for R8k from a friend, does anyone know anything about this bike? And if it is any good? Reviews and opinions please Thanks

Hi everyone, I'm looking for the contact details of the Merida agent in Cape Town. Any ideas? Thanks

Hi there I have a 2013 merida tfs300 team 29er large frame I gought it for 9000 I have had it for 2weeks its got about 100km on it I would like to sell it for 8000 or swop it for a extra large frame road bike of same value

A guy working at the house doing light maintenance stole my bike during Jumuah prayers and is obviously no where to be seen. It is insured but my Garmin Edge 500 and 1200 Lumen light not. I was already at cash crusaders to alert them. We stay in Lansdowne and the oke stays in the Phillipi area. and the policeman were true to form, my dad sat 2 hours

Wanted to go soft tail, again.. All the steel in me due to falls is asking for a softer ride.... So got a decent Merida frame off B.Fontana here on the Hub.. Chucked the Suntour rear shock, Redid the paint work..tidied her up.. stripped my hardtail, and added a Fox Rp23 to the mix.. Cleaned and checked all bits and then added them to the frame,, Two and a half hours later and I have a decent soft tail..just have to get a rear detailed cable sheath... As the hard tails is not covered.. Now to break her in on the weekend...

Will a Merida big nine 99 XT-M full suspension ( Dt Swiss shock M212 ) be strong enough for me and give me comfortable enough ride me weighing 125 kg I want to upgrade from my hard tail Some specs below Fork 32 Float 29 CTD O/C- Evolution 100 Taper Shock DT M212 38 ABS w/Remote Derailleur Front Shimano Deore XT high direct Triple Derailleur Rear Shimano Deore XT Shifter Shimano Deore XT -3 / -10 Brake Lever attached Brake Shimano SLX 180/180 mm Chainwheel Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24

Hi again fellow bikers. I posted a topic last week where I listed 4 bikes that seems to be good value bikes for my budget. (Ghost, GT, Merida and Titan) The list was shortened whereby I now am between two bikes... Again, like my previous topic, as a newbie, I am not clued up on components etc.. The two bikes that stands out for me, based on feedback from other riders are: - Merida TFS 300 Big Nine - Momsen AL 229 I am being told that the shock and components on the Momsen is better, but I also need to know if the frame is decent etc.. Is there someone who own or owned these bikes that can let me know which is better? I am new to the sport and want my first bike to last a while before upgrades. I will be the typical weekend cruiser withy the family.. Thanks for your time and advice..

Looking at spending 50k on the special that Cycle Lab are punting. Struggling to find reviews on the bike online. A 28k saving seems - at face value - massive! Is it a good buy, or too good to be true? Any thoughts?

PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE YOU KNOW THAT USES TOKAI LOWER FOREST REGULARLY!! A friend borrowed my mountian bike yesterday - Friday 13th - late afternoon & when packing the bike back in the car she left my front wheel behind!! It is a 26' Merida front wheel looking exactly like this pic of the back one. I am REALLY hoping that a good soul found it & took it home to try & find the owner!! You can't buy a new Merida wheel seperately! Please contact Cindy 083 372 4772 or Wayne Robertson 083 655 6642

Buying a merida bike

Is it worth it for R25000 with xt parts and tubeless soft tail 29er

Hi all. I am going to begin riding again and need a new bike. My budget is about R15k. I have narrowed it down to these 2 bikes. Which one do you think will be the better buy? Merida: FRAME NAME Big.Nine TFS-D-Single FORK Rock Shox 30 Gold 29 100 Poploc DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Deore XT H35 triple DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore XT Shadow SHIFTER FRONT Shimano Deore XT ispec SHIFTER REAR Shimano Deore XT ispec BRAKE LEVER attached BRAKE FRONT Shimano M596 180 mm Cen BRAKE REAR Shimano M596 160 mm Cen CHAINWHEEL Shimano Deore XT 40-30-22 CHAINGUARD no BBSET attached CHAIN KMC X10 10s HUB FRONT Shimano M435 Cen HUB REAR Shimano M435 Cen RIM Merida Big.Nine Pro D FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36 TIRES Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold SPOKES black stainless HANDLEBAR STEM Merida Pro OS 5° HANDLEBAR Merida Pro OS 680 Flat HEADSET EGG S-Bearing SEAT POST Merida Pro H SB0 27.2 mm SADDLE Selle Italia X1 PEDAL XC Alloy Titan Pro: HYDRO X7 DISC + SMOOTH WELDING ROCK SHOX REBA RL TAPER 100MM W/POPLOCK TITAN COMP TITAN FLAT TITAN SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO SLX KMC X10 STANS ZTR CREST 32H TL SHIMANO XT RACING RALPH PERFORMANCE 29"X2.25" WHITE STRIPE SHIMANO M505 SELLE ROYAL SETA TITAN COMP Any help and advice making this decision will be appreciated.

Hi all. I am going to begin riding again and need a new bike. My budget is about R15k. I have narrowed it down to these 2 bikes. Which one do you think will be the better buy? Merida: FRAME NAME Big.Nine TFS-D-Single FORK Rock Shox 30 Gold 29 100 Poploc DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Deore XT H35 triple DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore XT Shadow SHIFTER FRONT Shimano Deore XT ispec SHIFTER REAR Shimano Deore XT ispec BRAKE LEVER attached BRAKE FRONT Shimano M596 180 mm Cen BRAKE REAR Shimano M596 160 mm Cen CHAINWHEEL Shimano Deore XT 40-30-22 CHAINGUARD no BBSET attached CHAIN KMC X10 10s HUB FRONT Shimano M435 Cen HUB REAR Shimano M435 Cen RIM Merida Big.Nine Pro D FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36 TIRES Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold SPOKES black stainless HANDLEBAR STEM Merida Pro OS 5° HANDLEBAR Merida Pro OS 680 Flat HEADSET EGG S-Bearing SEAT POST Merida Pro H SB0 27.2 mm SADDLE Selle Italia X1 PEDAL XC Alloy Titan Pro: HYDRO X7 DISC + SMOOTH WELDING ROCK SHOX REBA RL TAPER 100MM W/POPLOCK TITAN COMP TITAN FLAT TITAN SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO SLX KMC X10 STANS ZTR CREST 32H TL SHIMANO XT RACING RALPH PERFORMANCE 29"X2.25" WHITE STRIPE SHIMANO M505 SELLE ROYAL SETA TITAN COMP Any help and advice making this decision will be appreciated.

Hi. Wheel fell off trailer on road between St Francis and Patensie 23 rd Dec. Please contact me if you pick it up....

I want to buy this bike any advise from anybody about this bike?

Help me choose please, I have 2 bikes on my shortlist, Merida Big 9 lite 1000 - R 13495 Scott Scale 960 - R 11699 Merida already has tubeless tyres on so add R 1000 to Scott price. Scott has remote shock lockout. Salesman reckons the Merida is better specced with much better wheels??? Merida has Manitou shock, till now all I have heard about is Suntour, Rockshox and Fox (never really in my proce range anyway.) Manitou is new to me and I heard that it must be serviced in CT even though another thread has a guy in JHB who does it??? I reallly like the look of the Merida personally. What do you think? Thanks

Small green and black merida scultura evo 904 (road bike) stolen in Edenvale , Gauteng on 12 Jan 2014 early hours of the morning. If seen or found please call: 072 722 4396 082 822 2888

Received this via email today. "Cycle Factory Shop is excited to offer all of our loyal subscribers BIG SAVINGS on all our Merida bikes! Please pass this news letter on as prices are going to increase with new stock arivals due to the weakening Rand More specials on Accessories to follow - watch this space! Use "Mountain-Goat 123" as reference when visiting the shop! We trust 2014 will be a fantastic year for all - see you soon! Kind Regards, Jacques van Staden Marketing and Corporate Sales"

White , black and Blue frame White and Black Sella Italia saddle XT wheelset Carbon Stem and Handlebars White chunky grips Stolen yesterday afternoon in the Eldoriagne area Centurion . No photo's .