Merida Big.Nine 29er Hardtail MTB | Rugged, Reliable & Trail-Ready
Backed by over 50 years of manufacturing expertise, Merida's legendary line of aluminium hardtails is engineered to deliver bombproof reliability and modern off-road capability.
Following progressive mountain bike design, this 29er hardtail features a longer reach paired with a shorter stem for sharp, responsive handling. The trail-ready geometry incorporates a steeper seat angle for efficient climbing and a slacker head angle to give you absolute confidence on steep, loose descents.
At its core is a sophisticated, updated TFS aluminium frame that perfectly balances trail ruggedness with everyday usability. Packed with premium details, it offers full internal cable routing for a clean look, inboard disc brake mounts that keep the caliper protected while maximizing stopping power, and a tapered headtube ready for future upgrades. It is even dropper-post ready for when you decide to take on more technical terrain. Up front, a high-performance 120mm SR Suntour suspension fork with an integrated lockout smooths out heavy impacts, roots, and rock gardens with progressive efficiency.
Powering your trail sessions is a modern, simplified Shimano 1 x 8 drivetrain, offering a clean handlebar cockpit and dependable single-ring shifting with less maintenance. When it is time to slow things down, Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes deliver effortless, one-finger stopping power in mud, rain, or dust. Rolling on fast, efficient 29" wheels built with smooth-rolling Shimano hubs and wide 2.4" Kenda tyres, this machine is size-tuned to maximize rolling speed and outright efficiency on every trail session.
Highlights
Sophisticated TFS Aluminium Frame: Updated trail-ready geometry with internal cable routing, inboard brake mounts, and clearance for wide 2.4" tyres.
120mm SR Suntour Suspension Fork: Provides long front-end travel to soak up heavy trail imperfections, complete with a lockout switch for efficient climbing.
Modern Shimano 1 x 8 Gearing: A simplified single-ring setup that offers a robust gear range, a cleaner handlebar cockpit, and reliable shifting performance.
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes: The industry standard for reliable, low-maintenance stopping power, offering superb brake modulation in all weather.
High-Efficiency 29" Wheelset: Stiff wheels built with smooth-rolling Shimano hubs and aggressive Kenda tyres to maximize traction and carrying speed.
Future-Proof Trail Chassis: Tapered headtube configuration and internal dropper-post routing compatibility allow this platform to adapt as your skills grow.
Merida Big Nine 20 Mountain Bike
Frame: TFS V : 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube, chainstay-mounted disc brake, internal cable routing, mudguard and kickstand mounts, BSA threaded BB, 135x9mm axle standard. Max tyre size: 29" x 2.4"
Fork: SR Suntour XCM32 NLO : Coil suspension; 120mm travel; mechanical lockout. Max tyre size: 29" x 2.4"
Gears: 8-Speed (1 x 8)
Shifters: Shimano Essa SL-315-8R (Rear)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Essa RD-U2000-8; GS
Chainset: Prowheel Epro-MD26S Aluminium; 32T Single (Crank length: 165mm for S, 170mm for M-XXL)
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG300-8; 11-45T; 8-Speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN101 LL123
Chain: KMC Z8.3
Brakes: Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brake with Shimano RT10 160mm rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano MT200 Hydraulic
Handlebars: Merida CC Aluminium; 15mm rise (Width: 720mm for S, 740mm for M-L, 760mm for XL-XXL)
Stem: Merida Comp CC Aluminium; 31.8mm; 7° rise
Headset: FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Grips: Merida EC
Rims: Merida Comp CC Aluminium; 20mm inner rim width
Hubs: Shimano TX505; Centerlock; 32 Spoke; Front: 100x9mm, Rear: 135x9mm
Spokes: Black steel
Tyres: Kenda Booster; 29" x 2.4"
Wheel Size: 29"
Saddle: Merida Sport
Seatpost: Merida Comp CC Aluminium; 30.9mm; Inline
Pedals: VP VPE 536
Colour: Silk Dark Grey (Black)


