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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    19.9 lbs
    7.7
    Carbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID Ultimate
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.NINE 8000 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BIG.NINE 8000
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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)

    29 mph

    BIG.NINE 8000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BIG.NINE CF5, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    Rock Shox SID Ultimate, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 42mm fork offset

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92

    Headset

    FSA NO.47/50CF

    Handlebar

    MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 720mm width, flat

    Saddle

    Prologo Scratch 2

    Seatpost

    MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-Flex

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM X01 Eagle SL, 34 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

    Shifters

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Brakes

    SRAM G2 RSC, 2 piston

    Wheels
    Rims

    Reynolds TR 249, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 24mm inner width, Centerlock, SRAM XD, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold, 3C

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