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2014 Merida

Big.Nine CF 5000

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

Weight21.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Float 32
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXTR
BrakesShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
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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 CF 5000

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BikeRadar
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 Carbon Comp R12

Fork

Fox 32 Float 29 CTD FIT Remote - 100 15 mm taper

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

attached

Headset

Big Conoid A-Bearing

Handlebar

FSA K-Force Flat 685

Saddle

ProLogo Nago Evo X10 TiroX

Seatpost

FSA K-Force Lite SB0 27.2 mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

no

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR Shadow+

Front Derailleur

Shimano XTR HD triple

Crank

Shimano XTR 42-34-24

Shifters

Shimano XTR ispec

Cassette

Shimano CS-M771-10 11-36

Chain

KMC X10 10s

Chain Guide

no

Brakes

Shimano XTR-Fin 180 mm ice Disc / Shimano XTR-Fin 160 mm ice Disc

TypeShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

attached

Wheels
Rims

Fulcrum Red Power 29 XL F15-R12

Spokes

attached

Front Hub

attached / RWS 12-142 axle

Rear Hub

attached / RWS 12-142 axle

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo 29 2.25 fold

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Last updated October 11

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