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2022 Merida

BIG.NINE 500

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

FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou Markhor
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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

BIG.NINE 500

27 mph

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Merida Adds BIG.NINE TR 120mm Hardtail with Geometry Overhauls for Alloy & Carbon

Jul 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan

2024 Merida BIG.NINE and BIG.NINE TR hardtails receive long-overdue update that sees very significant geometry changes for modern day XCO

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TFS III, material: aluminum, 29x2.25" max. wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding

BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

Fork

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

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB52 BSA

Headset

MERIDA M4455

Handlebar

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

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount

Seatpost

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

Type: Rigid

Pedals

VP VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow+, SGS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano Deore M5100, 36-26 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano Deore M5100

Cassette

Shimano Deore M5100, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano M4100, 2 piston

Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 180 mm, 160 mm

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