Merida BIG.NINE XT 2025
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Carbon
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Travel Front 100mm
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Fork Fox Performance Float 32
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Groupset XT
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BIG.NINE CF3 III, material: carbon, 29x2.4" max wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
Fox 32 SC Performance, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, 2 position remote lockout, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 44 mm fork offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT, SGS
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100, Multi Release
Cassette
Shimano XT, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano XT, 34 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 73mm, threaded
Chain
KMC X12
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano XT, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rims
MERIDA EXPERT CC II, 25mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Spokes
Double Butted Black stainless
Tires
Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT M8100 / Shimano XT M8110, 2 piston
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760mm width, flat
Headset
Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA COMP SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount
Seatpost
FSA SL-K, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.341 mm | 1.303 mm | 1.268 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 721 mm | 745 mm | 768 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 104 mm | 104 mm | 104 mm |
| Stack | 606 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 452 mm | 472 mm | 492 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 611 mm | 633 mm | 655 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.3 ° | 75.3 ° | 75.3 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 436 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1146 mm | 1173 mm | 1199 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 704 mm | 710 mm | 731 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 177 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
