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2026 Merida

BIG.NINE 3000

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

FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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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)

28 mph

BIG.NINE 3000

27 mph

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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

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

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT-501, 24mm

Headset

Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

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

Type: Rigid

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

Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Black stainless

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

Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 180mm

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First added August 23

Last updated May 30