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.
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FRAME | BIG.NINE TR CF3 III; MAT carbon; 29x2.4" max WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR |
SHOCK | |
FORK | Rock Shox Judy Gold; Air; 120 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 51 mm fork offset |
BRAKE-F | Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston |
BRAKE-R | Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston |
ROTOR-F | Shimano RT54; 180mm |
ROTOR-R | Shimano RT54; 160mm |
CHAIN | KMC X12 |
CHAINGUARD | |
CRANKSET | Shimano Deore MT512; 32 ATC |
CRANK LENGTH | 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm |
DERAILLEUR-FRONT | |
DERAILLEUR-REAR | Shimano XT; SGS |
CASSETTE | Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER |
GRIPS | MERIDA EXPERT EC |
HANDLEBAR | MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat |
STEM | MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD; incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT |
STEM SIZE | S, M, L: 60 mm, XL, XXL 70 mm |
HEADSET | Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing |
HUB-F | Shimano TC500-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
HUB-R | Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
AXLE-F | |
AXLE-R | MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
RIM | MERIDA EXPERT CC II; 25 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
SADDLE | MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool |
SEAT CLAMP | MERIDA EXPERT |
SEATPOST | MERIDA TEAM TR SL; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M: 150 SPT - L/XL/XXL: 170 SPT |
SHIFTER-FRONT | JD-FL lever |
SHIFTER-REAR | Shimano Deore M6100 |
SPOKES | Double Butted Black stainless |
TIRE-F | Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO |
TIRE-R | Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO |
SM | MD | LG | XL | |
Tyre Sizes | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
ST seat tube [mm] | 380 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
TT top tube [mm] | 594 | 614 | 637 | 659 |
CS chain stay length [mm] | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
HTA head tube angle [°] | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 |
STA seat tube angle [°] | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 |
BD bottom bracket drop [mm] | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
HT head tube [mm] | 95 | 95 | 105 | 115 |
FL fork length [mm] | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 |
R reach [mm] | 420 | 440 | 460 | 480 |
S stack [mm] | 614 | 614 | 624 | 633 |
WB wheel base [mm] | 1132 | 1152 | 1176 | 1199 |
SH stand over height [mm] | 712 | 713 | 715 | 723 |