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BIG.TRAIL 500
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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A$1,999($1,430)| Weight | 32.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore, CUES |
| Brakes | Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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.
Versatile frame
Confident handling on a wide variety of trails
Proficient climber
Modern and wisely-picked geometry
High fun factor
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
The Big.Trail is a composed ride that won’t make all-day adventuring an uncomfortable experience.
BikeRadarThe MERIDA BIG.TRAIL is a solid and well-designed hardtail with a wide range of uses for beginners, commuters and trail shredders alike.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe Merida Big.Trail 600 is a progressive hardtail with exceptionally modern and very wisely-picked geometry.
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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?
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?
High fun factor
Direct handling
Flexible range of use
Poor positioning of the multitool
Tires too flimsy for trails
May 2021 · Alex Evans
An immensely capable bike across a huge range of trail types for not much cash in the grand scheme of things
Bang-on geometry (if you upsize) gives impressive downhill capability
Calm handling inspires confidence
Comfortable climber
Loads of grip and control
Quite noisy on rough trails
| Frame | BIG.TRAIL TFS, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Rock Shox Recon Silver RL, 140 mm suspension travel, Tapered, 42 mm fork offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | MERIDA M4455 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA COMP TR, material: aluminium, 780 mm width, 20 mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback, S: 125 mm travel seatpost - M/L: 150 mm travel seatpost - XL/XXL 175 mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | VP VPE-891 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000, GS |
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| Crank | Shimano CUES U6000, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-MT500-L |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300, 11-48 teeth, 10 speed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 |
| Brakes | Tektro Gemini M530, 4 piston, 2 piston Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP TR, 29 mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
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| 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 | Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4", fold, TR EXO Dual |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro TR180-45, 180 mm |
First added October 14
Last updated February 15
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