Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Manitou Markhor
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BIG.NINE CF3, material: carbon, 29x2.25" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51mm fork offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M6100
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano Deore M6100, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT500-PA pressfit
Chain
KMC X12
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano MT410-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rims
MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium
Spokes
Black stainless
Tires
Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", wire
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M275, 2 piston
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760mm width, flat
Headset
FSA NO.55E
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool
Seatpost
MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 655 mm | 676 mm | 696 mm | 717 mm | 738 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm | 87 mm | 87 mm | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Stack | 614 mm | 619 mm | 628 mm | 642 mm | 661 mm |
| Reach | 399 mm | 418 mm | 435 mm | 451 mm | 465 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 582 mm | 602 mm | 622 mm | 642 mm | 662 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 444 mm | 483 mm | 532 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1077 mm | 1098 mm | 1118 mm | 1139 mm | 1160 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 678 mm | 741 mm | 775 mm | 816 mm | 839 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
BIG.NINE 3000 is a Merida Bignine model. Merida released 236 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Merida Bignine bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Merida BIG.NINE 15 2023 has a starting price of 528$. Merida BIG.NINE 7000 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 3502$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Manitou Markhor model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The wheels on BIG.NINE 3000 are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida BIG.NINE 3000 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.