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2018 Merida

BIG.NINE 500

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

Weight27.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou Markhor
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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)

28 mph

BIG.NINE 500

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TFS

Fork

Manitou Markhor Comp 100m travel air fork with tapered steerer

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Headset

MERIDA M4455

Handlebar

MERIDA Expert CC 720mm wide 10mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA Sport

Seatpost

MERIDA Comp in line 30.9mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

VP, VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano Deore 36-26 teeth

Shifters

Shimano Deore 20 speed rapid fire shifters

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG500, 10 speed, 11-42 teeth

Chain

KMC X10

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

Shimano Centerlock, quick release

Rear Hub

Shimano Centerlock, quick release

Tires

Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2" folding

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