The BIG.TRAIL 600 is the top dog of our progressive trail hardtail lineup. The third generation of our trail hardtail builds on an award-winning heritage - and it turns things up a notch. It's more capable and fun than ever, thanks to new geometry that boosts the descending ability to scary-fast levels and the climbing ability up to 'mountain goat'. We've also made sure the show is as good as the go, with sleeker and more refined looks, plus extra frame protection to keep it that way.
The BIG.TRAIL is back and better than ever! Hailed by the international mountain bike press as one of the best trail hardtails around, we've tweaked it so it goes up, down and along even faster - which obviously means more fun. With updated, progressive geometry, the new BIG.TRAIL builds on an incredibly successful heritage, with a slack head angle and extended reach helping tame the gnarliest trails and a steeper seat angle that makes climbing up to do it again a breeze. We've also given it a slicker and tricker look and improved the frame protection too, so it'll stay looking good for longer. Join the BIG.TRAIL family and enjoy hassle-free trail fun in spades. Available from XSmall to XLarge, perfect for finding your preferred size and reach options.
Highlights:
- Modern trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle
- 140mm RockShox Pike Air fork
- 1 x 12 Shimano Deore drivetrain
- Shimano XT 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Dropper seat post
- Boost Axle standard
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | TFS - 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard, Max tyre size 29" x 2.5" |
| Fork | RockShox Pike; Air; 140mm travel; tapered; platform; 44mm fork offset; Max tyre size 29" x 2.6" |
| Headset | Acros ICR Merida external neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Size - 40 mm |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR II; aluminium; 780mm wide; 18mm rise |
| Grip | Merida Comp EC |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic disc |
| Brake Lever | Shimano XT M8210 |
| Front Brake | Shimano XT M8120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64 Centerline; 203mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano XT M8120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64 Centerline; 203mm rotor |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR; 29" x 2.5"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO+ 3C MaxxTerra |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Rim | Merida Expert TR II; 28mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included); 29" |
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock |
| Speeds | 12 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 SGS |
| Shift Levers | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100; 12 Speed; 10-51 tooth |
| Chainset | Shimano Deore M6120; 32 teeth with Merida Expert TR ISCG05 guard - 165mm XShort and Short; 170mm Mid, Long and XLong |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT501 |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool |
| Seat Post | Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; XShort: 150mm seat post travel - Short: 170mm seat post travel - Mid/Long: 200mm seat post travel - XLong: 230mm seat post travel |
