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2017 Merida

BIG.SEVEN 500

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight28.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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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)

28 mph

BIG.SEVEN 500

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BikeRadar
Merida Big.Seven XT-Edition review

Feb 2014 · Guy Kesteven

Responsive retro-handling cross-country bike with high-value XT transmission, but a technical trail turn-off

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.SEVEN TFS

Fork

Rock Shox FS 30STK27 SA 100

Travel100mm

Headset

BC OV Neck

Handlebar

MERIDA comp OS 700 R12

Saddle

MERIDA Sport

Seatpost

MERIDA comp SB12 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC pro alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore double

Crank

Shimano M627 38-24

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M315 180 cen / Shimano M315 160 cen

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

attached

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA Big 7 comp CC

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Ikon 27.5 2.2 fold

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