Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCR Air
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Groupset Deore, Alivio -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BIG.SEVEN TFS
Suspension Fork
Suntour SR 27 XCR air LOR 100
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore-9
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200-9 11-34
Crank
Shimano M4000 octa 40-30-22 CG (BSA)
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 73mm, threaded
Chain
KMC X9
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Disc / Formula Disc cassette
Rear Hub
Formula Disc / Formula Disc cassette
Rims
MERIDA Big 7 comp D
Spokes
Black stainless
Tires
Maxxis Ikon 27.5 2.2 fold
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Auriga hydraulic 180 / Tektro Auriga hydraulic 160
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA pro OS 680 R12
Headset
FSA No. 572/61BP1
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA Sport 5
Seatpost
MERIDA comp SB12 27.2
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13.5" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 21.5" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 619 mm | 629 mm | 639 mm | 649 mm | 659 mm | 658 mm | 668 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 41 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 81 mm | 77 mm | 78 mm | 79 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Stack | 576 mm | 581 mm | 588 mm | 597 mm | 607 mm | 618 mm | 628 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 385 mm | 397 mm | 405 mm | 412 mm | 412 mm | 419 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 549 mm | 559 mm | 579 mm | 589 mm | 599 mm | 609 mm | 619 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1039 mm | 1049 mm | 1059 mm | 1069 mm | 1079 mm | 1078 mm | 1088 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Standover Height | 637 mm | 685 mm | 728 mm | 760 mm | 791 mm | 820 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
BIG.SEVEN 300 belongs to the Merida Bigseven model. There are 161 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2016, by clicking on this link.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike 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.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
a bit heavier than average, BIG.SEVEN 300 has a weight of 13.3 kg (29.32 lbs). To sum up, it’s 7.26% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The BIG.SEVEN 300 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCR Air fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the BIG.SEVEN 300 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The BIG.SEVEN 300 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.