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2025 Merida

BIG.TRAIL 500

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

A$2,199($1,573)
Weight30.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 140mm
ForkRockShox Psylo
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore, CUES
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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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

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25 mph

BIG.TRAIL 500

26 mph

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Reviews
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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.TRAIL TFS II, material: aluminium, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC, Air, 140mm suspension travel, platform

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

Handlebar

MERIDA COMP TR, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 20mm rise

Saddle

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

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT TR II, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, XSHORT: 150mm travel seatpost : SHORT : 170mm travel seatpost : MID/LONG: 200mm travel seatpost : XLONG: 230mm travel seatpost

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES U6000, GS

Crank

MERIDA Expert TR II, 32 teeth, 165mm XSHORT and SHORT

Shifters

Shimano SL-MT500-L

Cassette

Shimano LG300, 11-48 teeth, 10 speed

Chain

KMC xGlide

Brakes

Shimano MT410, 4 piston, 2 piston

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Double Butted Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano TC500-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TC500-HM-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5", fold, TR EXO Dual

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT30, 203mm, 180mm

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