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BIG.NINE 700
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 28.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano 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 LITE III, material: aluminium, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 148x12 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Manitou Machete Comp, Air, 100 mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44 mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT-501, 24 mm |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL, Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760 mm width, flat |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, SGS |
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| Crank | Shimano Deore MT512, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200, 2 piston Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP CC II, 25 mm inner width, material: aluminium, tubeless ready |
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| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-MS-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-MS-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.25", wire |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |
First added July 28
Last updated August 12
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