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2018 Merida

BIG.NINE 3000

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

Weight24.8 lbs  
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou Machete Comp
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSLX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
BIG.NINE 3000
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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 3000

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE CF3

Fork

Manitou Machete Comp 100mm travel air fork with tapered steerer, 15mm bolt through axle with remote lockout

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Headset

FSA NO.55E

Handlebar

MERIDA Expert CC 720mm wide flat

Saddle

MERIDA Sport

Seatpost

MERIDA Comp in line 30.9mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Not included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow

Crank

Shimano SLX 30 teeth

Shifters

Shimano SLX 11 speed rapid fire

Cassette

Sunrace CSMX80, 11 speed, 11-50 teeth

Chain

KMC X11-1

Brakes

Shimano M315 hydraulic disc, 180mm / 160mm rotors

Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M315

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA BIG.NINE Comp CC

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Boost standard, Sealed bearing 15mm front and Shimano Deore 12mm rear bolt through axles, centerlock

Rear Hub

Boost standard, Sealed bearing 15mm front and Shimano Deore 12mm rear bolt through axles, centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2" folding

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