2018 Merida

BIG.NINE XT-EDITION

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

Weight26.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou Machete Comp
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic 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)

27 mph

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27 mph

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TFS

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

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

TypeRigid

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

TypeHydraulic 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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