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    BIG.NINE 5002016 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		28.0 lbs
    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 5002016 Merida
    Frame

    BIG.NINE TFS

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Rock Shox FS 30STK29 SA 100

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    FSA No.572/62BP-1

    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 (BSA)

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50-10 11-36

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano M355 180 cen / Shimano M355 160 cen

    Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA BIG.NINE comp D

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

    Rear Hub

    Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2 fold

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