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BIG.NINE 10K
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
| Weight | 20.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Power Meter | Integrated |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth Hydraulic Disc |
Aug 2025 · Cory Benson
We cover a lot of high-end, really expensive mountain bikes, but three updated Merida hardtail offerings for MY2026 show that you can get a fun…
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.
| Frame | BIG.NINE CF5 III, material: carbon, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 148x12 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Rock Shox SID SL Ultimate, Air, 100 mm suspension travel, Tapered, 2 Position Remote lockout, 44 mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED, Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Handlebar | MERIDA TEAM CC II, material: carbon, 760 mm width, 12.5 mm rise |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS NACK, V-mount adapter, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | FSA SL-K, material: carbon, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback, size S and M: 400 mm, size L, XL and XXL: 450 mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission AXS, wireless, T-Type |
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| Crank | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, 34 teeth, incl. Powermeter, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Power Meter | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, 34 teeth, incl. Powermeter, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission, 10-52 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission, Flattop |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 2 piston Type: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds BLACKLABEL 309/289 XC, 110x15 mm width front hub, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 30/28 mm inner width, Centerlock, SRAM 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included), Lifetime warranty |
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| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CenterLine X, 180 mm, 160 mm |
First added July 28
Last updated May 31
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