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    BIG.NINE XT-EDITION2024 Merida
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		25.4 lbs
    4.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Manitou Markhor
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION is a 29″ aluminum frame 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 XT-EDITION
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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 XT-EDITION

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    BIG.NINE XT-EDITION2024 Merida
    Frame

    BIG.NINE TFS IV, material: aluminum, 29" wheelsize, 135x9 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding

    BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100 mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51 mm fork offset

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB52 BSA

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760 mm width, flat

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    VP VPE-891

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    Shimano XT M8100, Multi Release

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8100, 2 piston

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano TC500-B / Shimano QC500-MS, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TC500-B / Shimano QC500-MS, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", wire

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT54, 180 mm, 160 mm

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