2024 Merida

BIG.NINE 300

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

Weight29.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetCUES, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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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)

28 mph

BIG.NINE 300

27 mph

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Reviews
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Merida Adds BIG.NINE TR 120mm Hardtail with Geometry Overhauls for Alloy & Carbon

Jul 2023

2024 Merida BIG.NINE and BIG.NINE TR hardtails receive long-overdue update that sees very significant geometry changes for modern day XCO

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Merida BIG.NINE 5000 2021 review

Jul 2020

The 2021-model Merida BIG.NINE 5000 is a well rounded XC bike that makes light work of longer rides, but is still capable enough to make the downhills fun. Its well-rounded spec and decent fork mean its good right out of the box, but that lightweight carbon frame means it's entirely worthy of longterm upgrades.

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Specs
Build
Frame

BIG.NINE TFS IV, material: aluminum, 29" wheelsize, 135x9 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

SR Suntour XCR LOR, Air, 100 mm suspension travel, Lockout, 46 mm fork offset

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

MERIDA M2345

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720 mm width, 10 mm rise

Saddle

MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount

Seatpost

MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9 mm diameter, 0 mm setback

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP VPE-891

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES U6020, SGS

Front Derailleur

Shimano CUES U4000

Crank

Shimano CUES U6002, 36-22 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

Shifters

Shimano CUES U6000

Cassette

Shimano LG400, 11-39 teeth, 10 speed

Chain

Shimano LG500

Brakes

Shimano MT200, 2 piston

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA COMP CC, 20 mm inner width, material: aluminium

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

Shimano QC300 / Shimano QC300-HM, 100x9 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano QC300 / Shimano QC300-HM, 100x9 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", wire

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, 180 mm, 160 mm

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