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BIG.TRAIL 700
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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A$2,899($2,074)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX 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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May 2023
Merida Big.Trail 700 is, as the name suggests, Merida’s trail-orientated hardtail mountain bike. It features a blend of cross-country and enduro-style geometry and, although the bike's capabilities are the most pronounced when the trails start to slope down, it's one that delivers on most fronts with an option to upsize.
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
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 | FOX 34 Float Performance, 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 EXPERT 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 SLX M7100 Shadow+, SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 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 SLX M7120, 4 piston Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4", fold, TR EXO Dual |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, 180 mm |
First added December 12
Last updated June 3
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