2020 Merida

BIG.NINE 500

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

MSRP£950 (about $1,203)
Weight26.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou Markhor
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

BIG.NINE 500

27 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Merida BIG.NINE 5000 2021 review

Jul 2020

The 2021-model Merida BIG.NINE 5000 is a well rounded XC bike that makes light work of longer rides, but is still capable enough to make the downhills fun. Its well-rounded spec and decent fork mean its good right out of the box, but that lightweight carbon frame means it's entirely worthy of longterm upgrades.

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Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TFS, material: aluminum, 29 wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Lockout, 51mm fork offset

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB52 BSA

Headset

MERIDA M4455

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA COMP CC

Seatpost

MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow+

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano Deore, 34-24 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano HG500, 11-42 teeth, 10 speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano MT-200

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium

Tires

Maxxis Ikon

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10

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