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    MSRP
    $749
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    29.7 lbs32.9 lbs
    4.9
    3.1
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Yari RC (air)RockShox Reba (air)Suntour XCT (coil)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLX, XTX9, X7Acera, Tourney
    Drivetrain
    1 × 112 × 103 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    -90mm100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    specialized.com

    fujibikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.TRAIL 800, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29, and Fuji Nevada 29 1.7 are all hardtail crosscountry bikes. The BIG.TRAIL 800 has a dropper post and 27.5″ aluminum wheels, the Stumpjumper Comp 29 has better components and a better fork, and the Nevada 29 1.7 has a bigger fork and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2017 BIG.TRAIL 800
    2014 Stumpjumper Comp 29
    2021 Nevada 29 1.7
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    22 mph

    2017 BIG.TRAIL 800

    30 mph

    2014 Stumpjumper Comp 29

    33 mph

    2021 Nevada 29 1.7

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BIG.TRAIL

    M5 fully manipulated alloy, 29"" geometry, tapered headtube, PF30 BB, PM 140mm rear brake, 135mm dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

    Fuji A2-SL custom-butted alloy front triangle, Fuji A1-SL alloy rear triangle

    Fork

    FS YARI RC 27.5"+ 130 BOOST TC

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, alloy tapered steerer, lockout and reb adj. 15mm thru-axle, 15.5"": 80mm Others: 90mm travel

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    SR Suntour SF19-XCT30-HLO-DS-29, hydraulic lockout, 100mm

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

    Sealed cartridge bearing

    Headset

    Big Conoid A-bearing neck

    1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

    1 1/8" sealed bearings

    Stem

    Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Fuji, forged aluminum, +/-6°

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT 35 760

    Specialized XC, flat bar, 2014 butted alloy, 700mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

    Fuji flat bar, alloy, 710mm

    Saddle

    MERIDA Sport

    Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Fuji Performance Saddle

    Seatpost

    MERIDA EXPERT Dropper 30.9

    Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 27.2mm, 15.5/17.5"" 350mm, Others: 400mm

    Fuji, alloy, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Resin platform

    Grips

    Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, 15.5""/17.5"": regular, 19""/21"": XL thickness

    Fuji Performance Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX Shadow

    SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

    Shimano Acera

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top pull

    Shimano Tourney

    Crank

    Shimano SLX 30 boost

    Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

    Prowheel, 42/34/24T

    Shifters

    Shimano XT-I 11

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ Shiftmix clamp

    Shimano Altus, Rapid Fire, 3 x 8-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano XT 11 11-46

    SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36

    Shimano HG31, 11-34T

    Chain

    KMC X11-1

    SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, PowerLink

    KMC HV700

    Chain Guide

    MRP 1X TR upper

    Brakes

    Shimano M447 180 cen

    Front: Formula C1, alloy caliper, metallic pad, 15.5""/17.5"": 160mm, 19""/21"": 180mm rotor, Rear: Formula C1, alloy caliper, metallic pad, 160mm rotor

    Tektro HD-M275, 180/160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M506

    Formula C1, hydraulic disc, tooled reach adj.

    Tektro HD-M275

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA Expert TP

    Roval 29, alloy disc, 26mm wide, 32h

    WTB SX19 rims 32H, Formula DC-20 front, DC-22 rear hubs, black spokes

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    DT Industry Stainless, 3X front/rear 2.0

    Front Hub

    FoBearing disc 15 boost Torque / FoBearing disc boost

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    FoBearing disc 15 boost Torque / FoBearing disc boost

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, double-sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Maxxis Rekon 27.5+ 2.8 fold

    Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI

    WTB Ranger Comp, 29" x 2.25", 27tpi

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