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2025 Merida

BIG NINE 20

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

£700($939)
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 8
GroupsetEssa
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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25 mph

BIG NINE 20

27 mph

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TFS IV, material: aluminum, 29x2.25" max. wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

Fork

Suntour XCT30 HLO, Coil, 100mm suspension travel, lockout, 29x2,25" max. wheelsize

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Coil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-UN101 73-123

Headset

MERIDA M2345

Stem

MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, 6° stem angle, 70 mm (S), 80 mm (M), 90 mm-L, 100 mm (XL), 110 mm (XXL)

Handlebar

MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 690mm width, 15mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA Sport comfort

Seatpost

MERIDA CC, 30.9mm diameter, 15mm setback, material: aluminium

Type: Rigid

Pedals

VP VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano ESSA RD-U2000-8, GS

Crank

Shimano ESSA FC-U2001 32 teeth, MAT Aluminium, 170 mm (S), 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano ESSA SL-315-8R

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG400-8, 11-45 teeth, 8 speed

Chain

KMC Z8.3

Brakes

Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic brake

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA CC, 17mm inner width, material: aluminium

Front Hub

Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Front: MERIDA K1080, 29x2.2", wire, Rear: MERIDA K1080, 29x2.2", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 160 mm

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Last updated May 30