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2017 Merida

BIG.NINE 5000

A 29″ rigid crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Weight23.5 lbs  
SuspensionRigid
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
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)

24 mph

BIG.NINE 5000

27 mph

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Highest gear

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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 CF3

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FS RBA RL 29 15 SA100 oneloc

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Big Conoid A-bearing

Handlebar

MERIDA Expert OS 720 flat

Saddle

MERIDA Sport

Seatpost

MERIDA carbon Expert SB0 30.9

Type: Rigid

Pedals

XC pro alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT GS Shadow+

Crank

Shimano XT 30T boost PF

Shifters

Shimano SLX-i

Cassette

Shimano XT 11 11-46

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano M447 180 cen / Shimano M447 160 cen

Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M506

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA Expert CC

Spokes

Double Butted Black stainless

Front Hub

FoBearing Cen 15 Torque / FoBearing Cen boost XD

Rear Hub

FoBearing Cen 15 Torque / FoBearing Cen boost XD

Tires

Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2 fold

Accessories
Bell

YWS-Alloy

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Last updated October 11

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