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2025 Merida

BIG.NINE 80

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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A$1,129($808)
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetCUES
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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25 mph

BIG.NINE 80

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, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox Judy TK, Coil, 100mm suspension travel Lockout, 46mm fork offset, 29x2.25" max. wheelsize

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Coil

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

MERIDA M2345

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 CUES U4000-9, GS

Crank

Shimano CUES U4000, 32 teeth, MAT Aluminium, 170 mm (S), 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano CUES U4000-9R

Cassette

Shimano CS-LG300-9, 11-46 teeth, 9 speed

Chain

KMC xGlide

Brakes

Shimano MT200, hydraulic brake, 2 piston

Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA CC, 17mm inner width, material: aluminium

Spokes

Black steel

Front Hub

Shimano HB-TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-TX505, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

MERIDA K1080, 29x2.2", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 160 mm

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Last updated May 30