2020 Merida

BIG.NINE 5000

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

Weight23.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
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

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28 mph

BIG.NINE 5000

27 mph

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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 CF3, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Rock Shox Reba RL, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51mm fork offset

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB71-41A pressfit

Headset

FSA NO.55E

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, flat

Saddle

MERIDA COMP CC

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow+

Crank

Shimano SLX, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

Shimano SLX

Brakes

Shimano MT-500, 2 piston

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

Spokes

Double Butted Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano MT510-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold

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