Merida Big.Nine 29er Hardtail MTB | Clean Gearing & Proven Efficiency
Built on half a century of frame-building expertise, Merida's aluminium hardtails represent the brand's true heartland, delivering bombproof reliability for off-road riders.
This 29er hardtail is engineered for speed, stability, and high rolling efficiency, making it the perfect choice for riders who want to carry momentum on the trail or handle everyday adventures with confidence.
At its core is a sophisticated TFS aluminium frame packed with modern technology. It features full internal cable routing to keep your setup clean and out of the elements, a tapered headtube that offers excellent front-end stiffness and future fork upgrade potential, and inboard disc brake mounts that protect the caliper while maximizing stopping power. Up front, a smooth SR Suntour suspension fork comes equipped with an integrated hydraulic lockout, allowing you to stiffen the fork instantly for efficient climbing or road riding.
To ensure long-term durability, Merida has loaded this model with as much Shimano componentry as possible. It runs a modern, simplified 1 x 8 Shimano drivetrain paired with a authentic Shimano chainset, bottom bracket, and cassette, giving you a clean cockpit and smooth, dependable shifting without front derailleur clutter. When it is time to drop your speed, powerful hydraulic disc brakes offer effortless control in all weather conditions. Rolling on fast 29" wheels built with smooth-running Shimano hubs, this machine is tuned to deliver maximum speed, tracking, and efficiency on the open trail.
Highlights
Sophisticated TFS Aluminium Frame: Premium frame design featuring full internal cable routing, inboard disc brake mounts, and a future-proof tapered headtube.
SR Suntour Lockout Fork: Front suspension travel to absorb trail chatter, complete with a manual lockout switch to maximize climbing efficiency.
Modern Shimano 1 x 8 Gearing: A simplified single-ring drivetrain that reduces weight, chain drops, and handlebar clutter while offering a robust gear range.
Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Powerful, low-maintenance hydraulic anchors providing consistent stopping power in wet, muddy, or dusty conditions.
Complete Shimano Ecosystem: Loaded with matching Shimano hubs, chainset, cassette, and bottom bracket to guarantee maximum mechanical reliability.
High-Efficiency 29er Wheels: Stiff, large-diameter 29" wheels that carry speed easily over obstacles and rough fire roads.
Merida Big Nine 20 Mountain Bike
Frame: TFS IV : 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 2.25"
Fork: SR Suntour XCT30 HLO : Coil suspension; 100mm travel; hydraulic lockout. Max tyre size: 29" x 2.25"
Gears: 8-Speed (1 x 8)
Shifters: Shimano ESSA SL-315-8 (Rear)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Essa RD-U2000-8; GS
Chainset: Shimano ESSA FC-U2001 Aluminium; 32T Single (Crank length: 170mm for S, 175mm for M-XXL)
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG400-8; 11-45T; 8-Speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN101 73-123
Chain: KMC Z8.3
Brakes: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc Brake with Shimano RT10 160mm rotors
Brake Levers: Tektro M275 Hydraulic
Handlebars: Merida CC Aluminium; 15mm rise; 690mm wide
Stem: Merida CC Aluminium; 31.8mm; 6° rise (Length: 70mm for S, 80mm for M, 90mm for L, 100mm for XL, 110mm for XXL)
Headset: Merida M2345
Grips: Merida EC
Rims: Merida CC Aluminium; 17mm inner rim width
Hubs: Shimano TX505; Centerlock; 32 Spoke; Front: 100x9mm, Rear: 135x9mm
Spokes: Black steel
Tyres: Merida K1080; 29" x 2.2"; Wire bead
Wheel Size: 29"
Saddle: Merida Sport Comfort
Seatpost: Merida CC Aluminium; 30.9mm; 15mm layback
Pedals: VP VPE-891


