2018 Merida
BIG.NINE XT-EDITION

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Weight	26.9 lbs
Frame	Aluminum
Suspension	Hardtail, 100mm
Fork	Manitou Machete Comp
Wheels	29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain	2 × 11
Groupset	XT
Brakes	Shimano Deore 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)

27 mph

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27 mph

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Geometry

Specs

Build

Frame	BIG.NINE TFS BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded
Fork	Manitou Machete Comp 100mm travel air fork with tapered steerer, 15mm bolt through axle with remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	BSA, 73mm, threaded
Headset	MERIDA M2331
Handlebar	MERIDA Expert CC 720mm wide flat
Saddle	MERIDA Sport
Seatpost	MERIDA Comp in line 30.9mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	VP, VPE-891

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT Shadow+
Front Derailleur	Shimano XT
Crank	Shimano XT 34-24 teeth
Shifters	Shimano XT 22 speed rapid fire
Cassette	Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-42 teeth
Chain	KMC X11-1
Brakes	Shimano M500 hydraulic disc, 180mm / 160mm rotors Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano M500

Wheels

Rims	MERIDA BIG.NINE Comp CC
Spokes	Black stainless
Front Hub	Sealed bearing 15mm bolt through front and Shimano 4050 quick release rear, centerlock
Rear Hub	Sealed bearing 15mm bolt through front and Shimano 4050 quick release rear, centerlock
Tires	Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2" folding

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2018 MeridaBIG.NINE XT-EDITION