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Merida - Big Trail 500 - 2024
29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with RockShox Recon Silver RL 140mm fork, Shimano CUES 1 x 10 drivetrain and a dropper post.
 
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. Trail bike geometry combined with a long travel 140 mm fork and grippy 2.4" wide 29er trail tyres make this the perfect companion for exciting trail sessions and demanding all-day rides over rough terrain. It's 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 500 - 2024

£1,299.00Price

  • 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

    • Rock Shox Recon Silver RL; 140mm; Tapered; 42mm fork offset

    GEARS

    • 10

    SHIFTERS

    • Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper lever and Shimano CUES U6000

    REAR DERAILLEUR

    • Shimano CUES U6000; GS

    CHAIN

    • Shimano LG500

    CHAINSET

    • Shimano CUES U6000; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL)

    CASSETTE

    • Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speed

    BRAKE LEVER

    • Tektro Gemini M530

    FRONT BRAKE

    • Tektro Gemini M530 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Tektro TR-45 180mm rotor

    REAR BRAKE

    • Tektro Gemini M530 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Tektro TR-45 180mm rotor

    GRIP

    • Merida Comp EC

    HANDLEBAR

    • Merida Comp TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise

    STEM

    • Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 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 TR; 30.9mm diameter; 0mm lay back; S: 125mm seat post travel - M/L: 150mm seat post travel - XL/XXL 175mm seat post travel

    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; 110x15mm; 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

    • Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead, folding; TR EXO Dual

    REAR TYRE

    • Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead, folding; TR EXO Dual

    COLOUR

    • Grey/Blue

    SEASON

    • 2024
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