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    BIG.NINE 50002018 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		23.7 lbs
    Frame
    		Fox Performance Float 32
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida BIG.NINE 5000 is a 29″ hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BIG.NINE 5000
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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)

    24 mph

    BIG.NINE 5000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    BIG.NINE 50002018 Merida
    Frame

    BIG.NINE CF3

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox 32 Rhythm Performance 100mm travel air fork with tapered steerer, 15mm bolt through axle and 2 stage remote lockout

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    FSA NO.55E

    Handlebar

    MERIDA Expert CC 720mm wide flat

    Saddle

    MERIDA Sport

    Seatpost

    MERIDA carbon Expert in line 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Not included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Shadow+

    Crank

    Shimano XT 30 teeth

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX 11 speed rapid fire

    Cassette

    Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-46 teeth

    Chain

    KMC X11-1

    Brakes

    Shimano M500 hydraulic disc, 180mm / 160mm rotors

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M500

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA Expert CC, 22.5mm inner width, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Boost standard, Sealed bearing 15mm front and Shimano Deore 12mm rear bolt through axles, centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Boost standard, Sealed bearing 15mm front and Shimano Deore 12mm rear bolt through axles, centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2" folding

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