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    Category
    Crosscountry
    4.7
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Manitou Markhor
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.NINE XT2 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 XT2
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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)

    31 mph

    BIG.NINE XT2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BIG.NINE TFS III, material: aluminum, 29x2.25" max. wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB52 BSA

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

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

    Seatpost

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

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    VP VPE-891

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+, SGS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano SLX

    Crank

    Shimano XT, 36-26 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

    Shifters

    Shimano XT, Multi Release

    Cassette

    Shimano M7100, 10-45 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    Shimano M6100, 2 piston

    TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT400-B / Shimano MT401, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano MT400-B / Shimano MT401, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", wire

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT30, 180 mm, 160 mm

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