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2017 Merida

BIG.NINE 500

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight29.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano 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)

28 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

Fork

Rock Shox FS 30STK29 SA 100

Travel: 100mm

Headset

BC OV Hset

Handlebar

MERIDA comp OS 700 R12

Saddle

MERIDA Sport

Seatpost

MERIDA comp SB0 27.2

Type: Rigid

Pedals

XC pro alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore double

Crank

Shimano M627 36-22

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M315 180 cen / Shimano M315 160 cen

Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M315

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA BIG.NINE comp CC

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2 fold

Accessories
Bell

YWS-Alloy

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Last updated October 11

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