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2016 Merida

BIG.NINE 500

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.

Weight28.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Mechanical 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)

31 mph

BIG.NINE 500

27 mph

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Reviews
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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

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox FS 30STK29 SA 100

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA No.572/62BP-1

Handlebar

MERIDA pro OS 680 R12

Saddle

MERIDA Sport 5

Seatpost

MERIDA comp SB12 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC pro alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore triple

Crank

Shimano M523 octa 40-30-22 (BSA)

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano HG50-10 11-36

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M355 180 cen / Shimano M355 160 cen

TypeShimano Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA BIG.NINE comp D

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

Rear Hub

Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

Tires

Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2 fold

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Last updated October 11

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