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2026 Merida

BIG.NINE 80

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

Manufacturer Price

A$1,199($858)
Weight30.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetCUES
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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25 mph

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27 mph

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox Judy TK, Coil, 100mm suspension travel Lockout, 46mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B

Handlebar

MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 15mm rise, S: 720mm width, M/L/: 740mm width, XL/XXL: 760mm width

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP VPE 536

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Cues U4000, GS

Crank

Shimano Cues UT400-1, 32 teeth, MAT Aluminium, S: 165mm, M/L/XL/XXL: 170mm

Shifters

Shimano Cues U4000

Cassette

SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ, 11-46 teeth, 9 speed

Chain

KMC xGlide

Brakes

Shimano MT200, hydraulic brake

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Black steel

Front Hub

Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TX505, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Kenda Booster, 29x2.4"

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 160 mm

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Last updated May 30