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BIG.TRAIL 600
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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A$2,499($1,788)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Merida Big.Trail is a versatile and affordable trail hardtail designed for a wide range of riders, offering a blend of cross-country and enduro-style geometry. It features a sleek aluminum frame, modern trail geometry, and a 140mm travel suspension fork, making it capable on a variety of trails. While it excels in handling and climbing, some riders may find the reach short and the brakes less impressive.
Versatile frame with modern trail geometry
Affordable with thoughtful components
Excellent fork choice for hard-working trail hardtails
Good balance of grip and support from Maxxis Dissector tyres
Crisp and precise shifts from the 1×12 Deore drivetrain
Short reach may limit full potential for some riders
Shimano brakes lack punch in wet conditions
Low BB can lead to crank clearance issues on rough trails
Merida has made a big play out of consulting with its UK dealers to create the all-new Big.Trail all-rounder.
Bike PerfectThe Big.Trail is built for big trail fun on a budget.
BikerumorThe Big.Trail is a composed ride that won’t make all-day adventuring an uncomfortable experience.
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Dec 2021 · Luke Marshall
As versatile as it is great fun to ride, the Big.Trail is a well-designed and very competent bike
Versatile frame
Short seat tubes make it easy to size up to get the handling feel you’re after
Presence of chain guide
Tall stack means you may need to play with bar height
Not much in the way of frame protection
Apr 2021
The Big.Trail 600 from Merida is a trail-ready 29” hardtail that’s impressively capable and nicely specced. It comes with a few neat touches and a ride that’ll please both new and experienced riders alike, but it doesn’t quite offer the bang for buck its competition does. Ragley Marley 1.0 review Sonder Transmitter NX1 Revelation review Five reasons why you should have a hardtail in the fleet Here we have the Big.Trail in its 600 model, which sits atop a range of four builds. The lineup kicks off at a friendly £800 for the 200 model, and tops out at £1,500 for the bike you see here.
Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt
When Merida first introduced the Big.Trail, it served as the brand’s entry into the world of 27.5+. Recently though, in an effort to create a hardtail mountain bike worthy of more challenging terrain, Merida says that their R&D team met with some top UK retailers to discuss the future of the platform. Unsurprisingly, the result […]
Aug 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Merida has taken on board UK dealer and rider feedback to create its all-new Big.Trail hardtail. How does it ride and how does that compare to the benchmarks in this hotly contested category?
Good angles
Low centre of gravity
Excellent fork choice
12-speed Deore
High control tyres
Versatile all rounder frame
Tons of equipment mounts
Short reach
Numb brakes
Limited ground clearance
| Frame | BIG.TRAIL TFS, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2, Air, 140mm suspension travel, Tapered, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.6" max. wheelsize Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT TR, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 125mm travel seatpost - M/L: 150mm travel seatpost - XL/XXL 175mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow+, SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Ride, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano SL -MT500-IL |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Chain Guide | Mr. Control CH-CM1 |
| Brakes | Shimano M4100, 2 piston Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT410-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4", fold, TR EXO Dual |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |
First added December 12
Last updated June 3
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