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A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with modest components.
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A$899($643)| Weight | 32.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Shimano |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |

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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 TFS IV, 100 mm suspension travel, material: aluminum, 29x2.25" max. wheelsize, 135x9 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 100mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO, Coil, 100 mm suspension travel, lockout, max. 29x2,25" wheelsize Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 100mm, threaded |
| Headset | MERIDA M2345 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 690 mm width, 15 mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA Sport comfort |
| Seatpost | MERIDA CC, 30.9 mm diameter, 15 mm setback, material: aluminium Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP VPE-891 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RD-M380-8, SGS |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano FD-M315-TS |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M315-2, 36-22 teeth, MAT Aluminium, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Cassette | Sunrace CSM558AU, 11-32 teeth, 8 speed |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 |
| Brakes | Tektro M275, hydraulic brake Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA CC, 17 mm inner width, material: aluminium |
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| Spokes | Black steel |
| Front Hub | Shimano TX505, 100x9 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TX505, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | MERIDA K1080, 29x2.2", wire |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10, 160 mm |
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Last updated August 9
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