MSRP | $1,599 | ||
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail | Crosscountry |
Weight | 27.1 lbs | 26.9 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | RockShox Pike RC | RockShox Recon Silver RL (air) | Manitou Machete Comp (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GX Eagle | Deore | XT |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 11 | 2 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 130mm | 140mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Radon Cragger 8.0, Orbea LAUFEY H30, and Merida BIG.NINE XT-EDITION are all 29″ aluminum frame hardtail mountain bikes. The Cragger 8.0 has better components and higher gearing, the LAUFEY H30 has a bigger fork, and the BIG.NINE XT-EDITION has a rigid seatpost and a better fork. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit | Orbea Laufey Hydro Triple Butted 29" Boost 12x148 ISCG 05 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit | BIG.NINE TFS BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | RockShox Pike RC, Boost Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Recon RL Crown adjust Q15X110 Boost Solo Air 140mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air | Manitou Machete Comp 100mm travel air fork with tapered steerer, 15mm bolt through axle with remote lockout Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | N/A Spring Type: Air | Spring Type: Air | Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM pressfit DUB MTB, 92mm | BSA, 73mm, threaded | |
Headset | FSA, IS41/IS52 | FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated | MERIDA M2331 |
Stem | Race Face Turbine R 35, 40mm on S/M, 50mm on L | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7º | |
Handlebar | Race Face Turbine R, 35mm diameter, 780mm, 20mm rise | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm | MERIDA Expert CC 720mm wide flat |
Saddle | SDG FLY MTN 2, CrMo | Selle Royal 2043 HRN | MERIDA Sport |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis, 125mm on S, 150mm on M/L | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm | MERIDA Comp in line 30.9mm |
Pedals | None | VP, VPE-891 | |
Grips | SDG Slater |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M5100 SGS Shadow Plus | Shimano XT Shadow+ |
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Front Derailleur | None | Shimano XT | |
Crank | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 175mm | OC1 Alloy forged Boost 32t | Shimano XT 34-24 teeth |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, Shiftmix | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano XT 22 speed rapid fire |
Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, XG-1275, 10-50 tooth | Sun Race 11-51t 11-Speed | Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-42 teeth |
Chain | SRAM GX | KMC X11 | KMC X11-1 |
Chain Guide | MRP 1X | ||
Brakes | Magura MT5, Magura Storm HC 180mm rotors | Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc | Shimano M500 hydraulic disc, 180mm / 160mm rotors |
Brake Levers | Magura MT5 | Shimano M500 |
Rims | DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheelset, 30mm inner width | Orbea OC1 29c Tubeless Ready | MERIDA BIG.NINE Comp CC |
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Spokes | DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheelset | Black stainless | |
Front Hub | DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheelset | Sealed bearing 15mm bolt through front and Shimano 4050 quick release rear, centerlock | |
Rear Hub | DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheelset | Sealed bearing 15mm bolt through front and Shimano 4050 quick release rear, centerlock | |
Tires | Front: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Addix-Soft, TLE, Kevlar, 29"x2.35", Rear: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Addix-Soft, TLE, Kevlar, 29"x2.35" | Maxxis Rekon 2.60" FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TR | Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2" folding |