29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with Rock Shox Pike 140mm Air sprung fork, Shimano Deore x 12 drivetrain
The original Big Trail was designed on the back of a napkin when several UK customers and Merida’s German R&D team chewed the fat about what would make the perfect UK trail bike. The resulting bike received rave press reviews and delighted customers worldwide. Since then Merida’s R&D team have wowed the mountain bike world winning the coveted MBUK Bike of the year in both the Trail bike and Enduro bike categories. Big Trail II takes many of those award-winning learnings: A steeper seat angle (up from 75.5° to 76.5°) puts the rider in an efficient climbing position and shortens the top tube allowing Merida to extend the reach meaning the bike doesn't feel too long when you're pedalling in a seated position but provides plenty of stability on rough terrain. The head angle goes from an already progressive 65.5° to 64.0° and when combined with a large 70mm BB drop (up from 66.5?mm), gives the feeling of ‘sitting in the bike’ rather than ‘on it’ providing plenty of stability and confidence when things get rowdy. The geometry follows the Agilometer principles which 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.
Merida - Big Trail 600 - 2025
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 Pike; Air; 140mm travel; tapered; platform; 44mm fork offset; Max tyre size 29" x 2.6"
GEARS
- 12
SHIFTERS
- Shimano Deore M6100
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Shimano MT501
CHAIN
- KMC X12
CHAINSET
- Shimano Deore M6120; 32 teeth with Merida Expert TR ISCG05 guard - 165mm XShort and Short; 170mm Mid, Long and XLong
CASSETTE
- Shimano Deore M6100; 12 Speed; 10-51 tooth
BRAKE LEVER
- Shimano XT M8210
FRONT BRAKE
- Shimano XT M8120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64 Centerline; 203mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- Shimano XT M8120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64 Centerline; 203mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida Comp EC
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Expert TR II; aluminium; 780mm wide; 18mm rise
STEM
- Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Size - 40 mm
HEAD SET
- Acros ICR Merida external neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
SADDLE
- Merida Comp SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool
SEAT POST
- Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; XShort: 150mm seat post travel - Short: 170mm seat post travel - Mid/Long: 200mm seat post travel - XLong: 230mm seat post travel
WHEEL SIZE
- 29"
RIMS
- Merida Expert TR II; 28mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included); 29"
SPOKES
- Double Butted Black stainless
FRONT HUB
- Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
REAR HUB
- Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
FRONT TYRE
- Maxxis Minion DHR; 29" x 2.5"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra
REAR TYRE
- Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO+ 3C MaxxTerra
COLOUR
- Forest Green
SEASON
- 2025