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    MSRP
    $579
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    29.9 lbs32.2 lbs
    3.3
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCMSuntour XCE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Alivio, AceraTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 92 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.NINE 100 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 BIG.NINE 100
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
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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)

    31 mph

    2020 BIG.NINE 100

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Suntour XCM HLO, Coil, 100mm suspension travel, Lockout, 46mm fork offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano UN100 BSA

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    MERIDA M2345

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

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

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    VP VPE-891

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano M3000

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano MT101, 40-30-22 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200, 11-36 teeth, 9 speed

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC M99

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT-200, 2 piston

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    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

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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