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    Big.Nine 5002015 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Mechanical Disc
    		SLX, Deore
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida Big.Nine 500 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Big.Nine 500
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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

    Big.Nine 500

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Big.Nine 5002015 Merida
    Frame

    BIG.NINE TFS

    Fork

    Rock Shox XC30TK29 SA 100

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano octalink

    Headset

    EGG steel

    Handlebar

    MERIDA pro OS 680 R12

    Saddle

    MERIDA Sport 5

    Seatpost

    MERIDA comp SB12 27.2

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    XC pro alloy

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore triple

    Crank

    Shimano M523 octa 40-30-22

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36

    Chain

    KMC Z10-10s

    Brakes

    Shimano M355 180 cen / Shimano M355 160 cen

    Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    attached

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA BIG.NINE comp D

    Front Hub

    Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

    Rear Hub

    Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

    Tires

    MERIDA Race lite 29er 2.1 fold

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