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    MSRP
    ($1,140)$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    28.0 lbs32.2 lbs
    4.3
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCR Air (air)Suntour XCE (coil)
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    SX Eagle, X1Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.NINE 400 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 BIG.NINE 400
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    25 mph

    2020 BIG.NINE 400

    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, 73mm, 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, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Suntour XCR32 RL-R, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote 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

    BB DUB BSA MTB73

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    MERIDA M4455

    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

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

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

    Crank

    SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, 32 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

    SRAM SX Eagle

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

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50 teeth, 12 speed

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT-200

    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

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT10

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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