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BIG.NINE XT
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
A$3,999($2,861)| Weight | 22.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 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 CF3 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, Air, 100 mm suspension travel, Tapered, 2 position remote lockout, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 44 mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED, Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760 mm width, flat |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, 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 | Shimano XT, SGS |
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| Crank | Shimano XT, 34 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, Multi Release |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8100 / Shimano XT M8110, 2 piston Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CC II, 25 mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
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| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano XT, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XT, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, 180 mm, 160 mm |
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Last updated August 9
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