Dream Build - 2021 MERIDA BIKES Scultura Endurance On Shimano Ultegra. | Cycling & Mountain Biking

Some things don't have to be complicated. With our ONE-TWENTY 700, we've set out to create a do-everything mountain bike that's just as happy tearing up the descents as it is slicing through singletrack - and doing that all day long. Using our expertise in aluminium frame manufacture, we've worked hard to ensure it's a reliable, easy to maintain and affordable rig for all kinds of riders. Our range-topping 700 model gets quality suspension to deliver the 130 mm of travel, while the wide-range 12

Merida offers a single SL e-MTB in its extensive lineup of full-powered e-MTBs, which got us thinking: If a brand were to offer only one SL e-MTB, what would be the ideal amount of travel for a lightweight e-MTB? Currently, many SL bikes feature less than 150mm of rear travel, but we're starting to see more long-travel models entering the market. The Merida eOne-Sixty SL we recently reviewed, comes with two rear travel options—160mm for dual 29in wheels or 174mm with MX wheels. These configurati