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    BIG NINE 10K2026 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($9,261)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		20.1 lbs
    9.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Factory Float 32
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
    		Dura-Ace Di2, XTR
    Drivetrain
    		Electronic
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida BIG NINE 10K is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BIG NINE 10K
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    Gear Range

    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 10K

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    BIG NINE 10K2026 Merida
    Frame

    BIG.NINE CF5 III, material: carbon, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

    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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XTR M9250, wireless, Shadow+ GS

    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

    Wheels
    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

    Front Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

    Rear Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT-CL900, 180mm

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