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    BIG.NINE 5002020 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,278)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.9 lbs
    4.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Manitou Markhor
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 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.

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    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
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    Handling
    nimblestable
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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)

    27 mph

    BIG.NINE 500

    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 5002020 Merida
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Lockout, 51mm fork offset

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB52 BSA

    Headset

    MERIDA M4455

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC

    Seatpost

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

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    VP VPE-891

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    Shimano Deore, 34-24 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    Cassette

    Shimano HG500, 11-42 teeth, 10 speed

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano MT-200

    Type: Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT10

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