Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour RAIDON
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerPack 500Wh -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BIG.NINE E-LITE
Suspension Fork
SF15-Raidon-XC-RL-R-29 15QLC2 CTS 100mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT-10 [GS]
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore rapidfire plus 10 I-Spec
Cassette
CS-HG50-10 11-36
Crank
FSA CK-745
Chain
x10e EPT
Wheels
Front Hub
Deore HB-M618 / Deore FH-M615
Rear Hub
Deore HB-M618 / Deore FH-M615
Rims
BIG.NINE comp D
Spokes
stainless
Tires
Crossmark 29 2.1 fold 60TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M615 180
Brake Levers
BL-M615
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA Pro 680 riser
Headset
BC pro Neck
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA Sport
Seatpost
MERIDA pro H SB0 27.2
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX
Battery
Bosch PowerPack 500Wh
Remote
Bosch Intuvia
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.68 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 633 mm | 653 mm | 668 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 47 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm | 87 mm | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 625 mm | 627 mm | 637 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 393 mm | 412 mm | 431 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577 mm | 597 mm | 617 mm | 639 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 445 mm | 483 mm | 532 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092 mm | 1112 mm | 1127 mm | 1149 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 697 mm | 755 mm | 787 mm | 828 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
BIG.NINE E-LITE 650 is a Merida E Bignine model. Merida released 5 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Merida E Bignine e-bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry e-bike is 2453$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
BIG.NINE E-LITE 650 components
Fork
Merida BIG.NINE E-LITE 650 2017 e-bike is equipped with the SunTour RAIDON fork, and has 100mm travel. 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 BIG.NINE E-LITE 650 2017 e-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, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The BIG.NINE E-LITE 650 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.