Hard Tail

The Storm 1 features a progressive off-road design and features that’ll help you discover your favourite way to ride.

The Storm's design opens up the world of off-road adventure.

It’s built for off-road adventure, but the 6061 aluminum frame is more than happy to lead a double life on city streets and park paths.

REASONS IT'S RAD

Nimble, confident trail performance.
Comfort and control on the trail.
Internal routing protects mechanical systems.
Size-specific wheels optimize the ride.
Room for tires up to 2.35” for a wide range of riding.
Shimano 1 x 11 Speed drivetrain

The Merida Big Nine 20 is a 29" hardtail mountain bike which is capable and fun for the recreational rider. The lightweight Big Nine Alloy frame comes with internally routed cables in 2021 to minimise maintenance and keep your bike looking clean. It runs a 2x8 speed Shimano Drivetrain which is more than capable when it comes to those hard climbs as it rolls with smooth efficiency and clean gear changes. The Suntour XCT30 HLO Fork with 100mm travel is in the sweet spot for fun and adventure, enough to handle the rough stuff yet still gives you an agile ride.

It wouldn't be the Big Nine without 29" Merida alloy Wheels and 2.2" Merida Tyres for a quick and smooth ride. Ride with confidence, hitting every descent or turn hard thanks to the reliable Shimano MT-200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes which give you unmatched control. The Merida Big Nine 20 is perfect for relaxed rides around your local area and heading off-road on easier trails for fun and adventure.

Features

• Suntour XCT30 HLO Fork - 100mm Travel
• Alloy frame
• Shimano MT-200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
• 2x8 speed Shimano Drivetrain

If you want to get back to the basics, the Torrent S2 is the way to go – it’s an aggressive, high-speed Chromoly hardtail that lets you prove your mettle on the toughest trails.

The Torrent S2 rages on modern trails without the need for rear suspension.

Using Norco's holistic approach to frame design, its unique combination of Gravity Tune, long reach, slack head tube angle and steep seat tube angle allows more powerful pedalling, increased climbing traction and added grip and control.

The Big.Trail 600s lightweight alloy frame has a clean and simple look thanks to the internally routed cables and is perfectly paired with the legendary Marzocchi Z2 Bomber Air Fork. You're offered 140mm travel with an easy-to-use adjuster that offers 17 settings, while the all-new Rail damper ensures a smooth and plush ride regardless of the terrain or speed. Not only does this mean your arms and shoulders will be less tired, but you can also customise your ride to better suit your style, helping you to push your boundaries ever further! Before you know it, you'll be bombing down technical trails and sending it over huge gaps as you chase personal records! With the included Merida-branded long travel dropper post, standover height can be reduced allowing you to manoeuvre more easily as the trail gets more technical. While the modern trail geometry ensures that you can maintain control even when pushing your limit and yet still climb with ease thanks to the central seating position over the bottom bracket.

Merida has taken the liberty of upgrading the Big.Trail 600 to a 12 speed Shimano Deore drivetrain with remote actuated clutch, offering better ratios for trail riding, whether you're climbing or descending, you'll find you can keep going for hours on end without getting tired. With a better fork and drivetrain, Merida have recognised that riders will be going harder, so they've upgraded the Big.Trail 600 with Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes. Not only does this result in increased braking performance, the Deore units also feature better modulation and won't fade after repeated braking, so you can brake later and harder as you chase Q/KOM status. Finally, the neat inclusion of multiple mounting points for bottles and hidden rack, fender and kickstand mounts means the Big.Trail 600 is just as capable out on the trails, as it is bike-packing or commuting.

The Merida Big Seven 100 is the ideal first mountain bike to help you develop your riding skills and advance your mountain biking.

The Big Seven brings an all-new TFS Alloy frame with internal cable routing for clean looks and less maintenance. A good hardtail needs a great fork to help you perform. The Suntour XCR fork with 100mm travel and lockout is air adjustable so that you can dial it in for the perfect ride.

Shimano components set the standard on this bike, with a 2×9 speed Alivio groupset for swift shifting and smooth riding. The Tektro M272 2 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes give you control in all conditions and surfaces so that you can ride with confidence and get the most out of every ride.

The Merida Big Seven 200 is a hardtail mountain bike for recreational riders that wants to up their game on the trails. In 2021 the Big Seven brings an all-new TFS Alloy frame with internal cable routing for clean looks and less maintenance. This frame is durable and relatively light so that it is easy to control with a geometry that combines comfort with performance. A good hardtail needs a good fork to help you perform, and the 200 is well-equipped thanks to the Suntour XCR LOR Fork with 100mm travel and lockout so that you can hit high speeds on all terrain. 

For many people, the Merida Big Seven 200 is right in the sweet spot for a hardtail, good enough for entry-level riders to learn and with enough capability to match your skill level is your improve your skills and enjoy the trails. The 200 steps up from the Big Seven 100 with a 1x9 Shimano Deore drivetrain instead of the 2x9 Shimano Alivio and the simplicity and efficiency of the 1x setup is a noticeable improvement. Ride with powerful aggression, knowing that the Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brakes will give you the all-weather braking control you need to ride with confidence.

The Norco Fluid 2 HT is a robust hardtail with a modern design to handle any terrain. The new and improved progressive geometry is designed for powerful and efficient riding and makes this bike the ultimate singletrack adventure hardtail. The Fluid is made with a premium X6 double-butted aluminium frame which is light. The longer reach, slacker head tube angle and steep seat tube angle provides a more forward weight distribution within a longer wheelbase to tear up singletracks.

The 1x11 speed Shimano Deore Drivetrain is swift and efficient, making use of a simple 11-speed setup that gives you the range of gears to tackle any terrain without any hassle. Hit top speed and then control it with the Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brakes giving you all-weather control that inspires confidence. The SR Suntour XCM32 LOR DS Fork with 120mm travel is incredibly capable, giving this bike the versatility to conquer all terrains. Use the TranzX Dropper Post to get up out of the saddle and really let it rip on every ascent and descent. The Norco Fluid 2 HT is a high-quality hardtail that gives you a playful and confident ride that will take your riding to the next level.

Features

• Progressive Design: The Fluid HT uses Norco's holistic approach to fit and geometry to achieve its playful, capable singletrack performance. The unique combination of longer reach, slacker head tube angle and steep seat tube angle provides a more forward weight distribution within a longer wheelbase. This allows for more powerful pedalling, increased climbing traction and added grip and control when descending so you can confidently navigate the trail.
• Lightweight Alloy Frame: The premium X6 double-butted aluminium frameset features size scaled tubing to maintain the same stiffness and ride quality across all frame sizes. This allows every rider to enjoy the same responsive and playful trail riding experience. Thoughtful design details like internal cable routing and smooth welding technology allow for clean lines and a quiet, rattle-free ride.
• Thoughtful Part Selection: Thoughtful component selection at all price points brings performance to Fluid HT riders of all levels. Featuring dropper posts, reliable 1x drivetrains and tyres with maximum traction and control, the Fluid HT is ready for the trails you know and the ones you have yet to explore.

The Norco Torrent HT S1 combines classic steel with incredible all-mountain aggression for a ride that will definitely give you a thrill. The aggressive design comes from Norco's holistic approach to geometry, the Chromoly frame uses next-gen Gravity Tune with a slacker head tube angle, longer reach and steeper seat tube angle so that your weight is distributed towards the front of the bike in a way that gives you powerful pedalling with better traction and control while you descend. When talking about this bike the standout feature is clearly the Chromoly frame, big on compliance and durability for a truly unique ride. This design allows you to shred your local trails with the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 Fork with 150mm travel (44mm offset) at your disposal.

From there the spec is built to give you a bike with modern capability without the need for a dual-suspension setup. The simple and efficient 1x12 speed Shimano SLX drivetrain does everything you need with precision, silky smooth, and swift. Matched with Shimano MT520 4 piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes which give you confidence-inspiring control so that you can hit every corner and descent hard. The Stans Flow S1 29" wheels are light and tough for excellent performance on the dirt. It's all finished off with a supportive Fizik Alpaca Terra saddle and an X-Fusion Manic Dropper Post so you can really get out of the saddle and ride to your potential. The Norco Torrent HT S1 brings is bold and bashful with its impressive Chromoly steel frame and pure design which allows for all-mountain aggression.

It’s taken Norco 20 years to come up with the ultimate evolution in Dirt Jumpers. All three sizes of the Rampage’s light, stiff frame get up to speed fast. The frame has a perfect mix of agility and stability once you’re up, and are secure once the wheels are back on dirt again.

Every component, including the RST Dirt 100mm fork, Kenda K-Rad tires, Single Speed Hubset and one-piece alloy post, has been selected to not burn up on re-entry and not empty your chequing account. And we spec’d and Tektro mechanical disc brakes to scrub speed when you have to, and minimize damage when a trick goes bad.