Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
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
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox 30Gold TK29 100 poploc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow+
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT triple
Shift Levers
Shimano XT-i
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36
Crank
Shimano XT 40-30-22
Bottom Bracket
attached
Chain
KMC Z10-10s
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano M435 cen
Rear Hub
Shimano M435 cen
Rims
MERIDA BIG.NINE pro D
Tires
Maxxis Crossmark 29er 2.1 fold
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M506 180 cen / Shimano M506 160 cen
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" |
About this model
Big.Nine XT-Edition is part of the Merida Bignine model. Merida launched 236 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Merida Bignine bikes models from 2015, 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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Big.Nine XT-Edition components
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Big.Nine XT-Edition 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, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.