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BIG.NINE XT-EDITION
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
| Weight | 25.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor |
| 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 TFS IV, material: aluminum, 29" wheelsize, 135x9 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100 mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51 mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52 BSA |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 |
| 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 |
| Pedals | VP VPE-891 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XT, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, Multi Release |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8100, 2 piston Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8 mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano QC500-MS, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano QC500-MS, 110x15 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 RT54, 180 mm, 160 mm |
First added October 14
Last updated August 12
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