2017 Merida

BIG.NINE 40-MD

A 29″ hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and mechanical disc brakes.

Weight34.4 lbs  
SuspensionHardtail
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAltus, Suntour
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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)

35 mph

BIG.NINE 40-MD

27 mph

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Merida Big.Nine 40 review

Jan 2014 · Seb Rogers

Merida's Big.Nine 40 is a decent stab at a budget big-wheeler. The only thing it lacks is a sense of fun

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE SPEED

Fork

SR 29 XCM HLO 100

Spring TypeCoil

Headset

EGG steel-B

Handlebar

MERIDA comp OS 690 R15

Saddle

MERIDA Sport

Seatpost

MERIDA comp SB0 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus 9

Front Derailleur

Shimano M370

Crank

SR XCM 44-32-22 CG

Shifters

Shimano Altus ST rapidfire / Shimano Altus ST rapidfire 9

Cassette

Sunrace CS-9S 11-32

Chain

Chain 9S

Chain Guide

attached

Brakes

Promax MTD Mechanical 160

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

attached

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA BIG.NINE D

Spokes

stainless silver

Front Hub

Alloy Disc / Alloy Disc cassette

Rear Hub

Alloy Disc / Alloy Disc cassette

Tires

MERIDA 29 2.2

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