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BIG.TRAIL 500
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,350| Weight | 14.2 kg |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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May 2021 · Alex Evans
An immensely capable bike across a huge range of trail types for not much cash in the grand scheme of things
Bang-on geometry (if you upsize) gives impressive downhill capability
Calm handling inspires confidence
Comfortable climber
Loads of grip and control
Quite noisy on rough trails
Apr 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.
Aug 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 […]
Aug 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 | Rock Shox Recon Silver RL, 140mm suspension travel, Tapered, 42mm fork offset, 29x2.8" max. wheelsize Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | MERIDA M4455 |
| Stem | MERIDA EXPERT TR, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT TR, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 125mm travel seatpost - M/L/XL: 150mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | VP VPE-891 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+, SGS |
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| Crank | Shimano Deore M5100, 32 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano SL -MT500-L / Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100, 11-51 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 GRY/GRY |
| Chain Guide | Mr. Control CH-CM1 |
| 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-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4", fold, TR EXO Dual, Rear: Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4", fold, TR EXO Dual |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10, 180mm |
First added 17 August
Last updated 10 April
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