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BIG.TRAIL 200
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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1299 AUD(799 €)| Weight | 14,2 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCM |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Merida Big.Trail is a versatile and capable trail bike designed for a wide range of riding styles, from technical singletrack to extended adventures. It features modern geometry with a slack head angle and steep seat angle, paired with a 140mm travel fork for confident handling. The bike is praised for its solid build, extensive features list, and the inclusion of a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork, though some note the reach could be longer for more aggressive riding.
Versatile frame suitable for various trails and riding styles
Modern geometry with slack head angle and steep seat angle
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork praised for its performance
Extensive features list including multiple accessory mounts
Solid build quality with a focus on ride time and reliability
Short reach may limit aggressive riding for some
Shimano brakes lack punch, especially in wet conditions
Low bottom bracket can lead to pedal strikes on rough terrain
Some components like grips and stem could be improved
Price point may not offer the best value compared to competitors
Merida has made a big play out of consulting with its UK dealers to create the all-new Big.Trail all-rounder.
Bike PerfectThe Big.Trail is a composed ride that won’t make all-day adventuring an uncomfortable experience.
BikeRadarThe Big.Trail 600 from Merida is a trail-ready 29” hardtail that’s impressively capable and nicely specced.
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dic 2021 · Luke Marshall
As versatile as it is great fun to ride, the Big.Trail is a well-designed and very competent bike
Versatile frame
Short seat tubes make it easy to size up to get the handling feel you’re after
Presence of chain guide
Tall stack means you may need to play with bar height
Not much in the way of frame protection
abr 2021
The Big.Trail 600 from Merida is a trail-ready 29” hardtail that’s impressively capable and nicely specced. It comes with a few neat touches and a ride that’ll please both new and experienced riders alike, but it doesn’t quite offer the bang for buck its competition does. Ragley Marley 1.0 review Sonder Transmitter NX1 Revelation review Five reasons why you should have a hardtail in the fleet Here we have the Big.Trail in its 600 model, which sits atop a range of four builds. The lineup kicks off at a friendly £800 for the 200 model, and tops out at £1,500 for the bike you see here.
ago 2020 · Zach Overholt
When Merida first introduced the Big.Trail, it served as the brand’s entry into the world of 27.5+. Recently though, in an effort to create a hardtail mountain bike worthy of more challenging terrain, Merida says that their R&D team met with some top UK retailers to discuss the future of the platform. Unsurprisingly, the result […]
ago 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Merida has taken on board UK dealer and rider feedback to create its all-new Big.Trail hardtail. How does it ride and how does that compare to the benchmarks in this hotly contested category?
Good angles
Low centre of gravity
Excellent fork choice
12-speed Deore
High control tyres
Versatile all rounder frame
Tons of equipment mounts
Short reach
Numb brakes
Limited ground clearance
| Frame | BIG.TRAIL TFS, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Suntour XCM32 DS, Coil, 120mm suspension travel, Lockout, 46mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | MERIDA M2345 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 740mm width, 10mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP VPE-891 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow+, SGS |
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| Crank | Shimano Deore M5100, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46 teeth, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Tektro M275, 2 piston Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
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| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT400, 100x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Kenda Regolith, 29x2.4", wire |
First added 12 de diciembre
Last updated 10 de abril
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