2020 Merida

BIG.NINE 80

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

Weight32.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
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 80

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 SPEED N, material: aluminium, 29" wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R, Coil, 100mm suspension travel, remote lockout

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing, Shimano Deore

Headset

FSA NO.10, AL cap with STS bolt+ ST stop nut

Handlebar

MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 690mm width, 15mm rise

Seatpost

MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 15mm setback

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

FSA Alfa Drive, 36-22 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M/XXL

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano MT-200

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT-200

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA CC, 17mm inner width, material: aluminium

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TX505, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

MERIDA K1080, 29x2.2", wire

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