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    BIG.NINE 50002019 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		25.3 lbs
    Frame
    		Manitou Markhor
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 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)

    27 mph

    BIG.NINE 5000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    BIG.NINE 50002019 Merida
    Frame

    BIG.NINE CF3

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    FSA NO.55E, 2191018117

    Stem

    Merida Expert CC, 31.8mm diameter, -6° stem angle

    Handlebar

    MERIDA Expert CC, 720mm width, flat

    Saddle

    MERIDA Comp CC

    Seatpost

    MERIDA Expert CC, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, Carbon

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Merida Team EC

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano SLX

    Crank

    Shimano XT, 34-24 teeth

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    Shimano M7000, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano MT-500

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT-501

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA Expert CC, 22.8mm inner width

    Spokes

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold

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