2016 Merida

BIG.SEVEN 500

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

Weight27.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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)

30 mph

BIG.SEVEN 500

27 mph

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Reviews
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Merida Big.Seven XT-Edition review

Feb 2014 · Guy Kesteven

Responsive retro-handling cross-country bike with high-value XT transmission, but a technical trail turn-off

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Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.SEVEN TFS

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox FS 30STK27 SA 100

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA No. 572/61BP1

Handlebar

MERIDA pro OS 680 R12

Saddle

MERIDA Sport 5

Seatpost

MERIDA comp SB12 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC pro alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore triple

Crank

Shimano M523 octa 40-30-22 (BSA)

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M355 180 cen / Shimano M355 160 cen

TypeMechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA Big 7 comp D

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

Rear Hub

Formula Centerlock / Formula Centerlock cassette

Tires

Maxxis Ikon 27.5 2.2 fold

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