Relentless speed and low weight uphill, paired with trail-hardtail swagger on the descents. The BIG.NINE TR 5000 is ready to push beyond what cross-country hardtails should do. We've added a longer travel 120 mm travel RockShox fork, more aggressive high-volume tyres and our own lightweight dropper post to a CF3 carbon frame that features progressive geometry and our AGILOMETER sizing. Add in the precision and benchmark reliability of Shimano's XT 12-speed and you're good to go.
Mountain biking is one of the most varied cycling disciplines and probably the most demanding when it comes to equipment. While full suspension bikes offer amazing riding characteristics, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for the job. Our 29er wheel equipped BIG.NINE range comes in carbon and aluminium and features multiple geometry options. The updated CF carbon and LITE aluminium framed BIG.NINE offer truly modern geometry with increased standover clearance and handling stability to better deal with the tough race tracks of today, with downcountry ready TR options that boost fork travel and add in aggressive tyres and dropper posts. The more relaxed geometry of the BIG.NINE TFS and SPEED offers a more comfortable, upright riding position. Our classic hardtails are the backbone of our range and showcase the enormous wealth of experience and knowledge we could gain in over half a century of bike production and manufacturing. The BIG.NINE range represents the symbiosis between modern frame technology, attention to detail and craftsmanship 'Made in Taiwan' symbolises.
Highlights:
- Lightweight CF3 carbon frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
- Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing for confident handling
- RockShox Judy Gold 120mm fork with remote lockout
- Shimano 12-speed drivetrain
- Dropper seatpost with remote lever
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | CF3 III - carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4" |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold; Air; 120mm travel; Tapered; Remote lockout; 51 mm fork offset |
| Headset | Acros ICR Merida integrated neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Stem | Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; length: 60mm (S/M/L); 70mm (XL); incl. Merida Smart Mount - Garmin Carrier + Garmin insert *2 + GoPro/Light Mount |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 760mm wide; flat |
| Grip | Merida Expert EC |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic disc |
| Brake Lever | Shimano SLX |
| Front Brake | Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake with Shimano RT-54 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake with Shimano RT-54 160mm rotor |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon; 29 x 2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon Race; 29 x 2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO |
| Rim | Merida Expert CC II; 25mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano HB-TC500-B; 100 x 15mm; 32 Spokes; Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148 x 12mm; 32 Spokes; Centerlock with Merida Expert TR axle; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT; SGS |
| Shift Levers | Shimano Deore M6100 and JD-FL dropout lever |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed |
| Chainset | Shimano Deore MT512; 32 tooth chainset with 170mm (S), 175mm M and above |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm |
| Saddle | Merida Expert SL; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool |
| Seat Post | Merida Team TR SL; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; S/M: 150mm seat post travel (S/M), 170mm seat post travel (L/XL/XXL) |
