Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Manitou
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Big.Nine Lite BC-D-Single R12
Suspension Fork
Manitou Marvel Comp 29 TS Air 100 taper
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX HD triple
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX ispec
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36
Crank
Shimano M622 40-30-22
Bottom Bracket
attached
Chain
KMC X10 10s
Wheels
Front Hub
attached / 12 mm Thru axle
Rear Hub
attached / 12 mm Thru axle
Rims
Mavic CrossRide Disc 29 FQR-R12
Tires
Maxxis CrossMark 29er 2.1 fold
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M615 180 mm Disc / Shimano M615 160 mm Disc
Brake Levers
attached
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA Pro OS 680 Flat
Headset
Big Conoid A-Bearing
Seat
Saddle
ProLogo Kappa Evo
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 | 1.54 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 | 606 mm | 620 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 393 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 | 95 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Big.Nine 1000 is a Merida Bignine model. There are 236 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Merida Bignine bikes models from 2014, by clicking 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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 11.9 kg (26.23 lbs), the Big.Nine 1000 model is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 4.2% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Big.Nine 1000 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Manitou model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Merida Big.Nine 1000 2014, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Big.Nine 1000 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.