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    $1

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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    30.7 lbs
    Frame
    Suntour AION
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    NX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    130mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.TRAIL 500 is a 27.5″ hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BIG.TRAIL 500
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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)

    22 mph

    BIG.TRAIL 500

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BIG.TRAIL

    Fork

    Suntour Aion 130mm air fork with lockout, Boost standard, 15mm bolt through

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    N/A

    Headset

    MERIDA M2333

    Stem

    Merida Expert TR, 3d forged 6061 aluminium, 35mm long, oversize clamp

    Handlebar

    MERIDA Expert TR 35mm rise 780mm wide

    Saddle

    MERIDA Sport

    Seatpost

    MERIDA Expert Dropper 30.9mm

    TypeDropper

    Pedals

    Not included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX

    Crank

    FSA Gamma Pro 1x 30 teeth

    Shifters

    SRAM NX 11 speed trigger with SRAM MMX clamp

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSMS8, 11 speed, 11-46 teeth

    Chain

    KMC X11-1

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano M315

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M315

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA Expert TP with 35mm inner width - tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Boost standard, Sealed bearing 15mm front and Shimano Deore 12mm rear bolt through axles, centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Boost standard, Sealed bearing 15mm front and Shimano Deore 12mm rear bolt through axles, centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Rekon 27.5+ x 2.8" folding

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