29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with Suntour XCM32 DS 120mm coil sprung fork, Shimano CUES 1 x 9 drivetrain
The Merida Big Trail has been a hit with the mountain bike press and trail riders alike. Bikeboard.cc confirmed that we 'nailed it', while MBR, IMB and many more confirmed that the Big Trail is firmly at the top of the trail hardtail game. Conversations between UK bike shops and Merida's German R & D team resulted in the development of a fun-packed and hugely capable bike perfectly suited to UK riding. The modern trail bike geometry has a slack enduro inspired 65.5° head angle, steep seat angle and a long reach. A short seat tube delivers a low standover height giving plenty of space to manoeuvre on the bike when the trail gets technical but still accommodates a long travel dropper post. The geometry means most sizes work for most body sizes so riding style can be factored in. If you want to go crazy fast, take the longer size, for agility, take a shorter size. The Big Trail has hidden talents, in addition to two sets of bottle bosses, there's a trail mount under the top tube allowing you to carry tools and extra gear on the bike. It's also possible to fit mudguards and a rack if you want to trek further afield.
Merida - Big Trail 200 - 2024
SPECIFICATION
FRAME
- TFS - 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard, Max tyre size 29" x 2.5"
FORK
- Suntour XCM32 DS; Coil; 120mm travel; Lockout; 46mm fork offset; 15mm thru-axle; Max tyre size 29" x 2.4"
GEARS
- 9
SHIFTERS
- Shimano CUES U4000
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano CUES U4000 GS
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Shimano BB-UN101; 73mm
CHAIN
- Shimano LG500
CHAINSET
- Shimano CUES U4000; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL)
CASSETTE
- Shimano LG300; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed
BRAKE LEVER
- Shimano MT200
FRONT BRAKE
- Shimano MT200 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- Shimano MT200 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10 180mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida Comp EC
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 740mm wide; 10mm rise
STEM
- Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 7 degree rise. Stem length: 50mm all sizes
HEAD SET
- Merida M4455
PEDAL
- VP VPE-891
SADDLE
- Merida Comp SL with V-mount
SEAT POST
- Merida Comp CC; MAT aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; 0mm lay back
WHEEL SIZE
- 29"
RIMS
- Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
SPOKES
- Black stainless
FRONT HUB
- Shimano TC500-B; 100x15mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock
REAR HUB
- Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock with Merida Comp TR axle including removable 6mm allen key
FRONT TYRE
- Kenda Regolith; 29" x 2.4"; wire bead
REAR TYRE
- Kenda Regolith; 29" x 2.2"; wire bead
COLOUR
- Grey/Black
SEASON
- 2024