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2014 Merida

Big.Nine 500

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.

Weight28.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Mechanical Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

33 mph

Big.Nine 500

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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Merida Big.Nine CF 5000 review

Aug 2014 · Seb Rogers

Brilliantly executed race bike packs a convincing punch, but the sublime XTR kit comes with a hefty price premium

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Big.Nine TFS-D

Fork

Rock Shox XC30TK29 100

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Octalink

Headset

EGG Steel

Handlebar

MERIDA Comp OS 680 Flat

Saddle

MERIDA Pro SI

Seatpost

Merida Comp SB12 27.2 mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore H35 triple

Crank

Shimano M522 Octa 42-32-24

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36

Chain

KMC X10 10s

Chain Guide

no

Brakes

Shimano M445 180 mm Cen / Shimano M445 160 mm Cen

TypeShimano Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

attached

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA Big.Nine Comp D

Spokes

black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano M435 Cen

Rear Hub

Shimano M435 Cen

Tires

MERIDA Race Lite 29er 2.1 fold

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