2020 Merida

BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION

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

Weight26.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou Markhor
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
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)

28 mph

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27 mph

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Sizing
SM

< 5'9"

MD

5'5" – 6'1"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

XXL

6'3" +

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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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

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

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT800

Headset

MERIDA M2331

Handlebar

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

Saddle

MERIDA COMP CC

Seatpost

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

Type: Rigid

Pedals

VP VPE-891

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-400, 2 piston

Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

Shimano MT500, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold

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