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BIG.TRAIL 500
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,399| Weight | 14.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Psylo |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore, CUES |
| Brakes | SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Nov 2024
The Merida Big.Trail 600 is a progressive hardtail with exceptionally modern and very wisely-picked geometry. As such, it will be appreciated by all levels of riders while kitted with a spec sheet that’s nearly impossible to moan about. Best hardtail mountain bikes 2024 - great hardtails for every budget Starling Cycles Roost frameset review Is the hardtail the best winter mountain bike?
July 2024 · Robin Ulbrich
MERIDA have updated their best-selling mountain bike. Will the € 2,350 top-of-the-range hardtail boost your fun on the trail?
High fun factor
Direct handling
Flexible range of use
Poor positioning of the multitool
Tires too flimsy for trails
| Frame | BIG.TRAIL TFS II, material: aluminium, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC, Air, 140mm suspension travel, platform Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Handlebar | MERIDA COMP TR II, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 35mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount |
| Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT TR II, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, travel seatpost XSHORT: 150mm, SHORT/MID: 170mm, LONG: 200mm, XLONG: 230mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000, GS |
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| Crank | MERIDA Expert TR II, 32 teeth, 165mm XSHORT, SHORT, MID and LONG |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-MT500-L |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300, 11-48 teeth, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC xGlide |
| Chain Guide | MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05 |
| Brakes | SRAM DB4, 4 piston Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
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| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-HM-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5", fold, TR EXO Dual |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CenterLine, 200mm, 180mm |
First added 23 August
Last updated 20 June