MSRP | $1,999 | |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 26.9 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Manitou Machete Comp | Suntour RAIDON |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | XT | NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION and Orbea ALMA H10-EAGLE are both 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with high-end components. The BIG.NINE XT-EDITION has a better fork and a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | BIG.NINE TFS BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded | Orbea Alma Hydro Alloy, Boost 12x148, BSA BB, Internal cable routing. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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Fork | Manitou Machete Comp 100mm travel air fork with tapered steerer, 15mm bolt through axle with remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SR Suntour RAIDON 32 100mm Boost Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
Headset | MERIDA M2331 | Acros Alloy 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated |
Stem | OC1 31.8mm interface -7º | |
Handlebar | MERIDA Expert CC 720mm wide flat | OC1 Flat 31.8mm 740mm |
Saddle | MERIDA Sport | Selle Italia Model X FecAlloy Rail 145x248mm |
Seatpost | MERIDA Comp in line 30.9mm | OC2 forge head 27.2 Offset 0 |
Pedals | VP, VPE-891 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano XT | |
Crank | Shimano XT 34-24 teeth | SRAM Stylo 6K Eagle Dub Boost 32t Steel |
Shifters | Shimano XT 22 speed rapid fire | SRAM NX Eagle |
Cassette | Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-42 teeth | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50t 12-Speed |
Chain | KMC X11-1 | SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed |
Brakes | Shimano M500 hydraulic disc, 180mm / 160mm rotors | Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano M500 |
Rims | MERIDA BIG.NINE Comp CC | Orbea OC1 25c Tubeless Ready |
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Spokes | Black stainless | |
Front Hub | Sealed bearing 15mm bolt through front and Shimano 4050 quick release rear, centerlock | |
Rear Hub | Sealed bearing 15mm bolt through front and Shimano 4050 quick release rear, centerlock | |
Tires | Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2" folding | Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual |