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2025 Merida

BIG.NINE XT

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

A$4,199($3,004)
Weight23.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Performance Float 32
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
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)

29 mph

BIG.NINE XT

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE CF3 III, material: carbon, 29x2.4" max wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox 32 SC Performance, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, 2 position remote lockout, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 44 mm fork offset

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760mm width, flat

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount

Seatpost

FSA SL-K, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

Type: Rigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, SGS

Crank

Shimano XT, 34 teeth, 170 mm (S), 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano XT M8100, Multi Release

Cassette

Shimano XT, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Shimano XT M8100 / Shimano XT M8110, 2 piston

Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA EXPERT CC II, 25mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

Spokes

Double Butted Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano XT, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano XT, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT54, 180mm, 160mm

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