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BIG.NINE 500
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 28.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | CUES |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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 TFS IV, material: aluminum, 29" wheelsize, 135x9 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100 mm suspension travel, Tapered, Lockout, 51 mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | MERIDA M4455 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720 mm width, 10 mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP VPE-891 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6020, SGS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Crank | Shimano CUES U6002, 36-22 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400, 11-45 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 |
| Brakes | Shimano M4100, 2 piston Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP CC, 20 mm inner width, material: aluminium |
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| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano QC300, 100x9 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano QC300, 100x9 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", wire |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10, 180 mm, 160 mm |
First added October 14
Last updated August 12
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