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A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
| Weight | 20.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2, XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |

Aug 2025 · Cory Benson
We cover a lot of high-end, really expensive mountain bikes, but three updated Merida hardtail offerings for MY2026 show that you can get a fun…
| Frame | BIG.NINE CF5 III, material: carbon, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Fox 32 SC Factory, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, 2 Position Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB93, BSA, 24mm axle |
| 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 Scratch M5 PAS Nack, V-mount adapter |
| Seatpost | FSA SL-K, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9250, wireless, Shadow+ GS |
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| Crank | Shimano XTR M9200, 30 teeth, S/M: 170 mm, L/XL/XXL: 175 mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M9250, wireless |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9200, 9-45t |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9220, 2 piston Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30mm inner width, Centerlock, Shimano MS 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included), Lifetime warranty |
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| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-CL900, 180mm |
First added August 23
Last updated May 30