MSRP | ($1,393) | ($1,277) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail |
Weight | 31.8 lbs | |
Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCR Air | Giant Crest 34 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | CUES, Shimano | CUES, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 | 1 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 140mm | 130mm |
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Summary | The Merida BIG TRAIL 400 and Giant Fathom 29 2 are both 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes with mid-range components. The BIG TRAIL 400 has a better fork, a bigger fork, and higher gearing. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | BIG.TRAIL TFS, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 12x148mm thru-axle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Cold Night; Pyrite Brown |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 2CR, Air, 140 mm, Tapered, 44 mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air | Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110 Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | N/A | |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN101, 73 mm | Shimano, threaded |
Headset | MERIDA M4455 | |
Stem | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 31.8 mm diameter, 7° stem angle, 50 mm | Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm |
Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 740 mm width, 10 mm rise | Giant Contact SL TR35, 780x35mm |
Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount | Giant Romero |
Seatpost | MERIDA COMP TR, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback, S: 125 mm travel seatpost - M/L: 150 mm travel seatpost - XL/XXL 175 mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm Type: Dropper |
Pedals | VP VPE-891 | platform |
Grips | Giant Sole-O |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000, GS | Shimano CUES RD-U6000 |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | |
Crank | Shimano CUES U4000, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up | Shimano CUES FC-U6000-1, 30t S:170mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm |
Shifters | Shimano SL-MT500-L / Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano CUES SL-6000-10R, 1x10 |
Cassette | Shimano LG300, 11-48 teeth, 10 speed | Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48 |
Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano CUES LG500 |
Brakes | Shimano MT200, 2 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro HDM 275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Tektro HDM 275 |
Rims | MERIDA COMP TR, 29 mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) | Giant AM 29, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width |
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Spokes | stainless | |
Front Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-HM-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock | alloy, sealed |
Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-HM-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock | alloy, sealed |
Tires | Front: Kenda Regolith, 29x2.4", wire, Rear: Kenda Regolith, 29x2.4", wire | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, EXO/TR[R] Maxxis Aggressor, 29x2.5 WT, foldable, EXO/T |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |