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2016 Merida

BIG.NINE 40-D

A 29″ hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

Weight31.7 lbs  
SuspensionHardtail
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAltus
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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)

35 mph

BIG.NINE 40-D

27 mph

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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 SPEED

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

SR 29 XCM HLO 100

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA No.10

Handlebar

MERIDA comp OS 680 R15

Saddle

MERIDA Sport 5

Seatpost

MERIDA speed 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus 9

Front Derailleur

Shimano M370

Crank

SR XCM 44-32-22 CG (BSA)

Shifters

Shimano Altus rapidfire

Cassette

Sunrace CS-9S 11-32

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro Auriga hydraulic 160

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA BIG.NINE D

Spokes

stainless silver

Front Hub

Alloy Disc / Alloy Disc cassette

Rear Hub

Alloy Disc / Alloy Disc cassette

Tires

MERIDA 29 2.2

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Last updated October 11

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