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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    23.7 lbs
    5.4
    Carbon
    Fork
    RockShox Reba
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.NINE 5000 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range 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)

    28 mph

    BIG.NINE 5000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BIG.NINE CF3, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    Rock Shox Reba RL, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51mm fork offset

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB71-41A pressfit

    Headset

    FSA NO.55E

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, flat

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC

    Seatpost

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX Shadow+

    Crank

    Shimano SLX, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    Shimano M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano SLX

    Brakes

    Shimano MT-500, 2 piston

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

    Spokes

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano MT510-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold

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