Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Fox Float 32
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BIG.SEVEN LITE
Suspension Fork
Fox 32 Float 650B CTD remote ready O/C (1.5T, 15QR)- Evolution 100 taper
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 XT 15 / Shimano XT 12 cen
Rear Hub
Shimano XT 15 / Shimano XT 12 cen
Rims
DT Swiss 466D-27
Tires
Maxxis Crossmark 27 2.1 fold
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT-Fin 180 cen / Shimano XT-Fin 160 cen
Brake Levers
attached
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA pro OS 700 R12
Headset
Big Conoid A-bearing neck
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa 2
Seatpost
MERIDA pro H SB0 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 | 630 mm | 639 mm | 649 mm | 659 mm | 658 mm | 668 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 41 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 80 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 | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm | 1045 mm | 1054 mm | 1064 mm | 1074 mm | 1073 mm | 1083 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Standover Height | 658 mm | 691 mm | 728 mm | 760 mm | 793 mm | 822 mm | 852 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Big.Seven 900 is part of the Merida Bigseven model. Merida launched 161 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Merida Bigseven bikes models from 2015, here.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry 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.Seven 900 components
Fork
The Big.Seven 900 comes factory-installed with the Fox Float 32 fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The Big.Seven 900 2015 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Big.Seven 900 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.