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    BIG.TRAIL 5002024 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,426)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		32.0 lbs
    4.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore, CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida BIG.TRAIL 500 is a 29″ aluminum frame 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)

    25 mph

    BIG.TRAIL 500

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    BIG.TRAIL 5002024 Merida
    Frame

    BIG.TRAIL TFS, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Rock Shox Recon Silver RL, 140 mm suspension travel, Tapered, 42 mm fork offset

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    MERIDA M4455

    Handlebar

    MERIDA COMP TR, material: aluminium, 780 mm width, 20 mm rise

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback, S: 125 mm travel seatpost - M/L: 150 mm travel seatpost - XL/XXL 175 mm travel seatpost

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    VP VPE-891

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano CUES U6000, GS

    Crank

    Shimano CUES U6000, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-MT500-L

    Cassette

    Shimano LG300, 11-48 teeth, 10 speed

    Chain

    Shimano LG500

    Brakes

    Tektro Gemini M530, 4 piston, 2 piston

    Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA COMP TR, 29 mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano TC500-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TC500-HM-B, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4", fold, TR EXO Dual

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro TR180-45, 180 mm

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