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2026 Merida

BIG NINE 3000

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

£1,950($2,615)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

BIG NINE 3000

27 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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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 StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox Judy Gold RL, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 51 mm fork offset

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT-501, 24mm

Headset

Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

Stem

MERIDA TEAM CC III, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, -6° stem angle, S, M: 60 mm, L, XL: 70 mm, XXL: 80 mm

Handlebar

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

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount

Seatpost

MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6100, SGS

Crank

Shimano Deore MT512, 32 teeth, S/M: 170 mm, L/XL/XXL: 175 mm

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Shimano MT200, 2 piston

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA COMP CC II, 25mm inner width, material: aluminium, tubeless ready

Front Hub

Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-MS-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-MS-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Front: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4", wire, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 180mm

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Last updated May 30