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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    24.4 lbs
    Frame
    RockShox Reba
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano XT Mechanical Disc
    XT
    Drivetrain
    2 × 11
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.NINE XT is a 29″ hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components and shimano xt mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BIG.NINE XT
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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 XT

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BIG.NINE CF3

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    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 Expert CC

    Seatpost

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

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Merida Team EC

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano XT

    Crank

    Shimano XT, 34-24 teeth

    Shifters

    Shimano XT

    Cassette

    Shimano M7000, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano XT

    TypeShimano XT Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA Expert CC, 22.8mm inner width

    Spokes

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano Deore, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano Deore, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Deore, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano Deore, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold

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