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2019 Merida

BIG.TRAIL 600

A 27.5″ hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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Weight30.0 lbs  
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Sektor
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
BIG.TRAIL 600
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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)

22 mph

BIG.TRAIL 600

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews

Summary

The Merida Big.Trail is a versatile and affordable trail hardtail designed for a wide range of riders, offering a blend of modern geometry, solid specs, and a focus on maximizing ride time. Its frame is praised for being super versatile with standout features like multiple accessory mounts and a tidy chassis. The bike excels in handling and suspension performance, with a Fox 34 Rhythm based fork being highlighted as an ideal choice for hard-working trail riding. However, some reviews note limitations such as a short reach and less impressive brake performance.

Pros
  • Versatile all-rounder frame

  • Excellent fork choice

  • Affordable

  • Multiple accessory mounts

  • Solid, high-quality feel

Cons
  • Short reach

  • Numb brakes

  • Limited ground clearance

Key Quotes
Merida has made a big play out of consulting with its UK dealers to create the all-new Big.Trail all-rounder.
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The Big.Trail is built for big trail fun on a budget.
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A Ferrari and a monster truck? For a car it’d be an unthinkable – if not impossible – idea. But this is exactly how you’d class the MERIDA BIG.TRAIL 900.
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Bikerumor
Merida Big.Trail rolls onto 29" wheels to create modern, trail worthy hardtail

Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt

When Merida first introduced the Big.Trail, it served as the brand’s entry into the world of 27.5+. Recently though, in an effort to create a hardtail mountain bike worthy of more challenging terrain, Merida says that their R&D team met with some top UK retailers to discuss the future of the platform. Unsurprisingly, the result […]

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Bike Perfect
Merida Big.Trail 600 trail hardtail review

Aug 2020 · Guy Kesteven

Merida has taken on board UK dealer and rider feedback to create its all-new Big.Trail hardtail. How does it ride and how does that compare to the benchmarks in this hotly contested category?

Highs
  • Good angles

  • Low centre of gravity

  • Excellent fork choice

  • 12-speed Deore

  • High control tyres

  • Versatile all rounder frame

  • Tons of equipment mounts

Lows
  • Short reach

  • Numb brakes

  • Limited ground clearance

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
MERIDA BIG.TRAIL 900 Review

Jun 2016 · Florian Schön

The MERIDA BIG.TRAIL 900 belongs to a new breed of hardtails: grippy plus-size tires, 130 mm fork and solid build. How did it hold up on the trails?

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.TRAIL

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Rock Shox Sektor RL, Air 130mm suspension travel, Tapered

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BB DUB press-fit MTB 92

Headset

MERIDA M2333 neck, 2191025648

Stem

Merida Expert TR, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, 40mm length

Handlebar

MERIDA Expert TR, 780mm width, 20mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA Comp CC

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 100mm travel seatpost - M/L/XL 125mm travel seatpost,

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Merida Comp EC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle

Crank

SRAM NX Eagle, 30 teeth

Shifters

no / SRAM NX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM NX 1230 Eagle, 11-50 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle

Chain Guide

MRP 1X CS

Brakes

Shimano MT-500

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT-500

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA Expert TP, 38 mm inner width

Spokes

Double Butted Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Rekon, 27.5x2.8", fold, TR EXO 3C

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