Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Groupset X9, X5 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BIG.NINE TFS
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox 30Gold TK29 100 poploc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X9 carbon
Front Derailleur
SRAM X5 double
Shift Levers
SRAM X7 trigger
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36
Crank
SRAM S1000 38-24
Bottom Bracket
attached
Chain
KMC Z10-10s
Wheels
Front Hub
Bearing Disc / Bearing Disc Cassette
Rear Hub
Bearing Disc / Bearing Disc Cassette
Rims
MERIDA BIG.NINE comp D
Tires
MERIDA Race lite 29er 2.1 fold
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM DB5 180 / SRAM DB5 160
Brake Levers
attached
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA pro OS 680 R12
Headset
EGG S-bearing
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA Sport 1
Seatpost
MERIDA pro H SB0 27.2
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.64 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Front Center | 628 mm | 648 mm | 672 mm | 683 mm | 704 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 54 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm | 88 mm | 75 mm | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 620 mm | 632 mm | 641 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 372 mm | 389 mm | 405 mm | 422 mm | 439 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 557 mm | 577 mm | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063 mm | 1083 mm | 1107 mm | 1118 mm | 1139 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 694 mm | 745 mm | 780 mm | 818 mm | 860 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Big.Nine Team Issue completes the Merida Bignine model. There are 236 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. 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
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Big.Nine Team Issue model has 29″ aluminum wheels. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Big.Nine Team Issue has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.