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2014 Merida

Big.Nine 40

A 29″ hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

Weight31.1 lbs  
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAltus
BrakesPromax Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Big.Nine 40
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

35 mph

Big.Nine 40

27 mph

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(descending)

Reviews
BikeRadar
Merida Big.Nine 40 review

Jan 2014 · Seb Rogers

Merida's Big.Nine 40 is a decent stab at a budget big-wheeler. The only thing it lacks is a sense of fun

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Big.Nine Speed

Fork

SR Suntour 29 XCM HLO 100

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Cartridge Bearing

Headset

EGG Steel-B

Handlebar

MERIDA Comp OS 680 Flat

Saddle

MERIDA Pro SI-E

Seatpost

Merida Speed 27.2 mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus 9

Front Derailleur

Shimano M370

Crank

SR Suntour XCM 44-32-22 CG

Shifters

Shimano Altus Rapidfire

Cassette

SunRace CS-M9 11-32

Chain

KMC Z99 9s

Chain Guide

attached

Brakes

ProMax DSK Hydraulic 160 mm

TypePromax Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

attached

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA Big.Nine D

Spokes

stainless silver

Front Hub

Alloy Disc QR

Rear Hub

Alloy Disc QR

Tires

MERIDA 29er 2.2

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