2016 Merida

BIG.SEVEN 40-D

A 27.5″ hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

Weight30.9 lbs  
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAltus, Suntour
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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)

33 mph

BIG.SEVEN 40-D

27 mph

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Reviews
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Merida Big.Seven XT-Edition review

Feb 2014 · Guy Kesteven

Responsive retro-handling cross-country bike with high-value XT transmission, but a technical trail turn-off

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.SEVEN SPEED

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Suntour SR 27 XCM HLO 100

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA No.10

Handlebar

MERIDA comp OS 680 R15

Saddle

MERIDA Sport 5

Seatpost

MERIDA speed 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

XC Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus 9

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Crank

Suntour SR XCM 44-32-22 CG (BSA)

Shifters

Shimano Altus rapidfire

Cassette

Sunrace CS-9S 11-32

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro Auriga hydraulic 160

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA Big 7 D

Spokes

stainless silver

Front Hub

Alloy Disc / Alloy Disc cassette

Rear Hub

Alloy Disc / Alloy Disc cassette

Tires

MERIDA 27 2.1

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