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    DIRT 5002026 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,275)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.5 lbs
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Manitou Circus Expert
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    Drivetrain
    		Single-speed
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida DIRT 500 is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    DIRT 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)

    18 mph

    DIRT 500

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    DIRT 5002026 Merida
    Frame

    DIRT TFS, material: aluminum, 26 wheelsize, 135x10mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Manitou Circus Expert, Air, 100mm suspension travel, 110x20mm, 41mm fork offset, tapered

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    Samox BSA 24mm EB2401

    Headset

    FSA NO.57SC

    Stem

    MERIDA COMP TR, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, 40mm

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP DR

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP DR, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 0mm setback, 250mm length

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    VP VPE-536

    Groupset
    Crank

    MERIDA Expert TR II, 32 teeth, 160mm

    Cassette

    14t singlespeed cog

    Chain

    KMC Z1 narrow

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200, 2 piston

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alexrims MD30, 30mm inner width, material: aluminum, 32H, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Novatec DH61SB-HL / Novatec D256SBT, 110x20mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 135x10 M10mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 14t

    Rear Hub

    Novatec DH61SB-HL / Novatec D256SBT, 110x20mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 135x10 M10mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 14t

    Tires

    Front: Kenda K-Rad K905, 26x2.3", wire, Rear: Kenda K-Rad K905, 26x2.3", wire

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT26, 160mm

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