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2026 Merida

BIG NINE XT

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

£4,250($5,700)
Weight21.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Performance Float 32
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXT Di2
BrakesShimano XT 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)

29 mph

BIG NINE XT

27 mph

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Spec Level

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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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT-801, 24mm

Headset

Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

Handlebar

FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit, material: carbon, 760mm width, -7°, S/M/L:60 mm, XL: 80 mm

Saddle

Prologo Akero R PAS, reycled, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT DI2 M8250, wireless, SGS

Crank

Shimano XT M8200, 34 teeth, S/M: 170 mm, L/XL/XXL: 175 mm

Shifters

Shimano XT DI2 M8250, wireless

Cassette

Shimano Deore M8200, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Shimano XT M8200, 2 piston

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

FSA SCi30, 110x14mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30mm inner width, Centerlock *Shimano Microspline, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape installed)

Front Hub

MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Rear Hub

MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

Shimano CL700, 180mm, 160mm

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Last updated May 30