2019 Norco Fluid FS VS 2019 Merida One Twenty - Review

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Long-term review of the fluid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2O9fmagj8xjhLc Long-term review one twenty: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3WYaWqbjp6qoac

[@gsrossco]

what are your thoughts on the 2020 spec fluid fs 1 compared to 2019, noticed suspension has changed

[@VBIceman]

Great reviews about both bikes! If you have to choose one of them that you will always come back and ride again?

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Has to be the Merida but I prefer the geo of the norco. The merida is just a bit more fun and the rear suspension is dialled! The full review of the norco will be out in the next week or so. So keep an eye out for that!

[@renewyouretreatsadventures3225]

More footage of the bikes next time........

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks for the tip. The full review of the norco will be out next week with plenty of quality images of the bike!

[@bojangles2492]

I like your vid, you impart a lot of information.

[@sebastiancoetzee9672]

Is it possible for you to do a review of the Merida 120-800?

[@elrad9020]

Hi Trail Talk, I got a voucher for 99 bikes so looking at getting one of these bikes. What do you think of the 2021 versions? seems like the norco is still a fair bit heavier, merida a bit lighter and good for longer days instead of just hammering a downhill?

[@rohankapoor5301]

Great review!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks! Will have long-term reviews on both bikes individually soon!

[@mr.d7429]

I can’t find the bb height of the 120, would you know the number? The higher the better! I’m trying to decide exactly between this two bikes!

[@denismacfarlane255]

I have a new fluid and put m6000 brakes on it the day i bought it, with 203 front rotor and 180 rear. Being I live in BC, i need a lot of stopping power.i also swap my rear cassette to 11-46.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Those are the best upgrades you could do! The brakes on all the models are a bit lacking. The bike really does want to go fast so you need some good brakes!

[@brendanwhite7255]

How’s the bike going 5 months on? I’m thinking I will get one so curious. Thanks!

[@all4outdoor738]

Hey have you ever reviewed a Trek Remedy? I’d love to know your thoughts : )

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

I haven't reviewed a remedy but I have taken one for a spin and really enjoyed it. Nice playful bike that is really good in chucky more technical conditions and flowy jump trails. Not the most stable bike at speed but a good all rounder.

[@pitatidmarsh286]

Hey Phil mate I love your videos I had a friend who wanted a beginner dual suspension bike but I couldn’t recommend any he was wanting to get either the ( giant stance 29 1) or the ( Merida 120 600) he was looking at the 2 and was wondering witch would be better for an all rounder but still best quality for money and if he would have to upgrade parts. Thanks heaps 👍🔥

[@carsongeorge32]

Any chance you could review a Norco Optic? Thanks for the great reviews!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks for watching them! Unfortunately I wont be having an optic anytime soon (well until a new one comes out) but lucky for you I have ridden one a fair bit. Its definitely a bit more efficient than the fluid and pedals like its lighter than the merida. Bit more of an agile bike all round. Small bump sensitivity and compliance is better than the fluid but isn't as stable at speed. Its a really good trail bike if you like to put down a fair bit of miles. Its a bike you can have a fair bit of fun on. If prefer the xc side of the trail bike spectrum you cant go wrong with the optic, especially the carbon models.

[@ryangregohara]

Wait for 2020 optic...more travel and slacker!

[@carsongeorge32]

@@ryangregohara bought a Sight instead

[@ryangregohara]

CG the optic will have the same travel as the current sight next year with slacker geo. Sight will be a bit more travel next year too.

[@itzicc]

What are the models of the bikes? The Merida 400/600/...?

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

in the alloy: 400, 500, 600, 800. Carbon: 6000, 8000, 9000

[@tonyparkin3379]

I just don't think go pro footage helps in reviews. I wanna see the bike

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Will definitely be including more 3rd person shots in my future reviews!

[@orangejuicepony6881]

I just bought the 120-600 2020 model!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thats awesome!

[@nolixss694]

How do you find it?

[@kennethvillaver2948]

What's the frame size of the merida you used?

[@xXxHenkerxXx]

ey yaaaassuoooo

[@tassietrails9727]

What’s going on at the end?

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

sorry i messed up the editing and I realised too late to re upload

[@tassietrails9727]

Trail Talk MTB no problem

[@rychartz]

Whats the frame size of Merida?

[@thatktmrider9682]

Is the Merida the same as the 2021 version?

[@robnash84]

I believe the geometry is pretty much the same, but different fork and rear shocks on the 2021 (Same travel though)