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2026 Merida

BIG.NINE 400

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

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A$1,699($1,215)
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Weight30.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Judy Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetDeore, CUES
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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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 400

26 mph

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TFS V, material: aluminum, 29 wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox Judy Gold RL, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, Lockout, 51mm fork offset

Travel: 120mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA NO.55R/57

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 10mm rise, S: 720mm width, M/L/: 740mm width, XL/XXL: 760mm width

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount

Seatpost

MERIDA COMP TR IV, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, travel seatpost S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL/XXL 175mm

Type: Dropper

Pedals

VP VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES U6000, GS

Crank

Shimano CUES U6000, 32 teeth, 170mm for all sizes

Shifters

Shimano SL-MT500-IL

Cassette

SunRace 10-50t ZX11, CS-UX700 EA5, 10-50 teeth, 11 speed, Linkglide

Chain

KMC xGlide

Brakes

Shimano M4100, 2 piston

Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano QC300, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano QC300-HM, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4"

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 180mm, 160mm

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First added July 26

Last updated May 30