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2024 Merida

BIG.TRAIL 200

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

A$1,399($1,001)
Weight32.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetCUES
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

BIG.TRAIL 200

26 mph

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Summary

The Merida Big.Trail is a versatile and well-designed trail bike that excels in a variety of conditions, offering a balanced ride quality, confident handling, and efficient climbing. Its modern geometry and thoughtful spec choices make it a standout in its category, though some note its price and certain component limitations. The bike is praised for its fun factor and ability to perform on both climbs and descents, making it a great choice for riders looking for a capable and enjoyable trail bike.

Pros
  • Versatile frame

  • Confident handling on a wide variety of trails

  • Proficient climber

  • Modern and wisely-picked geometry

  • High fun factor

Cons
  • Price seems high

  • Tall stack means you may need to play with bar height

  • Not much in the way of frame protection

  • Shimano MT410 brakes lack punch in the wet

  • Chainstays prone to heel rub for some

Key Quotes
The Big.Trail is a composed ride that won’t make all-day adventuring an uncomfortable experience.
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The MERIDA BIG.TRAIL is a solid and well-designed hardtail with a wide range of uses for beginners, commuters and trail shredders alike.
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The Merida Big.Trail 600 is a progressive hardtail with exceptionally modern and very wisely-picked geometry.
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off.road.cc
Merida Big.Trail 600 mountain bike review - Simple, affordable and ridiculously capable

Nov 2024

The Merida Big.Trail 600 is a progressive hardtail with exceptionally modern and very wisely-picked geometry. As such, it will be appreciated by all levels of riders while kitted with a spec sheet that’s nearly impossible to moan about. Best hardtail mountain bikes 2024 - great hardtails for every budget Starling Cycles Roost frameset review Is the hardtail the best winter mountain bike?

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
First ride review of the new MERIDA BIG.TRAIL 600 2024 – What is this hardtail mountain bike capable of?

Jul 2024 · Robin Ulbrich

MERIDA have updated their best-selling mountain bike. Will the € 2,350 top-of-the-range hardtail boost your fun on the trail?

Highs
  • High fun factor

  • Direct handling

  • Flexible range of use

Lows
  • Poor positioning of the multitool

  • Tires too flimsy for trails

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BikeRadar
Merida Big.Trail 600 review

Dec 2021 · Luke Marshall

As versatile as it is great fun to ride, the Big.Trail is a well-designed and very competent bike

Highs
  • Versatile frame

  • Short seat tubes make it easy to size up to get the handling feel you’re after

  • Presence of chain guide

Lows
  • Tall stack means you may need to play with bar height

  • Not much in the way of frame protection

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.TRAIL TFS, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

SR Suntour XCM32 DS, Coil, 120 mm suspension travel, Lockout, 46 mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize 15 mm thru-axle 15*100

Travel120mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

MERIDA M4455

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 740 mm width, 10 mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount

Seatpost

MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES U4000, GS

Crank

Shimano CUES U4000, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano CUES U4000

Cassette

Shimano LG300, 11-46 teeth, 9 speed

Chain

Shimano LG500

Brakes

Shimano MT200, 2 piston

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA COMP TR, 29 mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano TC500-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TC500-HM-B, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Kenda Regolith, 29x2.4", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 180 mm

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