Merida eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,684$
Weight | 23.26 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Fork SunTour RAIDON -
Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Shimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive -
Battery Shimano E8035, 504Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
eBIG.TOUR LITE II, material: aluminium, 29" wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, intube, max. 504 Wh
Suspension Fork
Suntour RAIDON34 LOR, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, 51mm fork offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RDM8100 Shadow+
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX 12
Cassette
Shimano M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano CRE70-12-B, 36 teeth, Shimano FC-E8000
Bottom Bracket
included
Chain
CN-M7100
Wheels
Front Hub
MERIDA COMP TR
Rear Hub
MERIDA COMP TR
Rims
MERIDA Comp CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium
Tires
Maxxis Ikon
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT-500
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT30 / Shimano RTEM300
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA Expert CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise
Headset
MERIDA 1901
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA EXPERT TK, V-mount
Seatpost
MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
Motor & Battery
Motor
Shimano E7000, 60Nm
Battery
Shimano E8035, 504Wh
Remote
Shimano SC-E6100
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Front Center | 702 mm | 723 mm | 744 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 629 mm | 638.5 mm |
| Reach | 413 mm | 430.5 mm | 448 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 586 mm | 606 mm | 626 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 480 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 461 mm | 461 mm | 461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 mm | 1177 mm | 1198 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 177 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ is a Merida E Ebigtour model. There are 22 e-bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Merida E Ebigtour e-bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Merida eBIG.TOUR 400 EQ 2020 has a starting price of 3953$. Merida eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4257$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Touring e-bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Touring e-bike is 2429$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Touring e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4257$. Comparing this to the average Touring e-bike price, we see that the price is 75.26% higher.
Average weight for Touring e-bikes
Touring e-bikes weigh an average of 25.55 kg (56.33 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
a bit lighter than average, eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ has a weight of 23.26 kg (51.28 lbs). In other words, this model is 9.85% lighter than the average Touring e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour RAIDON model. The travel on this model is mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida eBIG.TOUR 500 EQ has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 165 cm – 198 cm (5.41 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.