Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox 30 Silver TK
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Big.Nine TFS-D-Single
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox 30 Gold 29 100 Poploc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT H35 triple
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore XT ispec
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36
Crank
Shimano Deore XT 40-30-22
Bottom Bracket
attached
Chain
KMC X10 10s
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano M435 Cen
Rear Hub
Shimano M435 Cen
Rims
MERIDA Big.Nine Pro D
Spokes
black stainless
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M596 180 mm Cen / Shimano M596 160 mm Cen
Brake Levers
attached
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA Pro OS 680 Flat
Headset
EGG S-Bearing
Seat
Saddle
Selle Italia X1
Seatpost
Merida Pro H SB0 27.2 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.59 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 620 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 409 mm | 428 mm | 447 mm | 449 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577 mm | 597 mm | 617 mm | 639 mm | 647 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 445 mm | 483 mm | 532 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Big.Nine XT-Edition belongs to the Merida Bignine model. Merida launched 236 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Merida Bignine bikes models from 2014, here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 11.9 kg (26.23 lbs), Merida bike is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 4.2% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
Merida Big.Nine XT-Edition 2014 bike is equipped with the RockShox 30 Silver TK fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The Big.Nine XT-Edition 2014 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida Big.Nine XT-Edition has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.