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2026 Merida

BIG.NINE TR 8000

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.

Weight23.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox SID Select+
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetEagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission
BrakesSRAM Level Bronze Stealth Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
BIG.NINE TR 8000
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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)

29 mph

BIG.NINE TR 8000

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Merida Adds BIG.NINE TR 120mm Hardtail with Geometry Overhauls for Alloy & Carbon

Jul 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan

2024 Merida BIG.NINE and BIG.NINE TR hardtails receive long-overdue update that sees very significant geometry changes for modern day XCO

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TR CF3 III, material: carbon, 29x2.4" max wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger Standard: UDH

Fork

Rock Shox SID Select+, Air, 120mm suspension travel, 2 position remote lockout, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 44mm fork offset

Travel: 120mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide

Headset

Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

Handlebar

MERIDA TEAM CC II, material: carbon, 760mm width, 12.5mm rise

Saddle

Prologo Scratch M5 PAS Tirox, V-mount adapter, incl. MERIDA minitool

Seatpost

MERIDA TEAM TR SL, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S/M: 150mm travel seatpost - L/XL/XXL: 170mm travel seatpost

Type: Dropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS, wireless, T-Type

Crank

SRAM GX Eagle, 34 teeth, 170 mm for all sizes

Shifters

SRAM dropper lever MMX / SRAM AXS POD Controller

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 10-52 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, Flattop

Brakes

SRAM Level Bronze stealth, 2 piston

Type: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds TR 309 XC, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30mm inner width, Centerlock, SRAM 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included), Lifetime warranty

Tires

Maxxis Rekon, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C EXO

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 160mm

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First added August 23

Last updated May 30