2020 Merida

eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ

A 29″ aluminum frame commuter e-bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP£3,500 (about $4,432)
Weight51.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour RAIDON
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
MotorShimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive
BatteryShimano 504Wh
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)

31 mph

eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ

31 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 eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ in review

Sep 2021 · Philipp Schwab

With the eBIG.TOUR 700 EQ, MERIDA send an ebike into the test equipped with the Shimano EP8 motor. Can this bike from the mountain bike/trekking sector convince for hard everyday commuting with its wide gear range and suspension seat post, or should it have stayed at home? You can find the answer in our test!

Highs
  • Great everyday spec for shopping and carrying kids

  • Beginner-friendly Shimano EP8 motor

  • Long-distance-worthy riding position with sufficient comfort thanks to suspension and seat post

  • Feeling of safety

  • Large gear range for hills

Lows
  • You'll only find less style at Primark

  • Controls for the Shimano motor feel cheap

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Specs
Build
Frame

eBIG.TOUR LITE II, material: aluminium, 29" wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, intube, max. 504 Wh

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Suntour RAIDON34 LOR, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, 51mm fork offset

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

included

Headset

MERIDA 1901

Handlebar

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

Saddle

MERIDA EXPERT TK, V-mount

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP, VPE-537

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RDM8100 Shadow+

Crank

Shimano CRE70-12-B, 36 teeth, Shimano FC-E8000

Shifters

Shimano SLX 12

Cassette

Shimano M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

CN-M7100

Brakes

Shimano MT-500

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Front Hub

MERIDA COMP TR

Rear Hub

MERIDA COMP TR

Tires

Maxxis Ikon

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT30 / Shimano RTEM300

Electric Components
Motor

Shimano E7000, 60Nm

Battery

Shimano E8035, 504Wh

Display

Shimano SC-E6100

Accessories
Lights

Herrmans H-BLACK MR4 E / Herrmans H-Cargo integrated in MERIDA MIK carrier

Fenders

Sunnywheel SW-FA311-65A/ SW-FA311-65E1

Racks

MERIDA TA-7603B w/spring clamp + H-Cargo light

Lock

Abus 5650 LH-3 lock

Stand

CL-KA98, 29"

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