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BIG.NINE 5000
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
A$3,599($2,575)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
Aug 2025 · Cory Benson
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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 CF3, material: carbon, 29x2.25" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Reba RL, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760mm width, flat |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano SLX, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Shimano M6100, 2 piston Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted 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 Ikon, 29x2.2", wire |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, 180 mm, 160 mm |
First added May 27
Last updated July 26
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