650b hardtail with sophisticated TFS aluminium frame, 2 x 9 drivetrain, RockShox Judy fork and complete Shimano drivetrain, Shimano hubs, and hydraulic disc brakes.
Merida's heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot. All Big Nine and Big Seven models use a sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering the potential for future upgrades inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power As much Shimano componentry as possible has been added to complement the modern frame and enhance reliability. There are a wide range of sizes; Big Seven for shorter riders and Big Nine for taller riders with a healthy overlap between the two. For riders in the middle, riding style can be taken into account. If you are looking for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine, if you are looking for agility choose a Big Seven.
Merida - Big Seven 60 - 2023
SPECIFICATION
FRAME
- TFS III - 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre size 27.5" x 2.25"
FORK
- RockShox Judy TK; Coil; 100mm travel; Lockout; 42mm fork offset. Max. tyre size: 27.5" x 2.25"
GEARS
- 18
SHIFTERS
- microSHIFT SL-M850
FRONT DERAILLEUR
- Shimano FD-M2020-TS
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano RD-M370
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Shimano BB-UN100
CHAIN
- KMC M99
CHAINSET
- Shimano MT101-2; 36-22 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 175mm (M)
CASSETTE
- Shimano CS-HG200; 11-32 teeth; 9 speed
BRAKE LEVER
- Power DS-100 HT
FRONT BRAKE
- Power DS-100 HT; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- Power DS-100 HT; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida EC
HANDLEBAR
- Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise
STEM
- Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise - Stem length: 70mm (XS/S), 80mm (M), 90mm (L)
HEAD SET
- Merida M2345
PEDAL
- VP Components, VPE-891
SADDLE
- Merida Sport comfort
SEAT POST
- Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
WHEEL SIZE
- 27.5"
RIMS
- Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminium
SPOKES
- Black steel
FRONT HUB
- Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
REAR HUB
- Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
FRONT TYRE
- Merida K1080; 27.5" x 2.2"; wire bead
REAR TYRE
- Merida K1080; 27.5" x 2.2"; wire bead
COLOUR
- Dark Grey/Silver
SEASON
- 2023