29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with FOX 34 Float 140mm fork, Shimano XT 1 x 12 transmission, XT multi-release shifter and a dropper seat 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 700 - 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
- Fox 34 Float Performance; Air; 140mm travel ; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; Max tyre size: 29" x 2.6"
GEARS
- 12
SHIFTERS
- Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper lever and Shimano XT; Multi Release
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano XT; SGS
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Race Face BSA 68/73 – 24mm
CHAIN
- KMC X12
CHAINSET
- Race Face Aeffect; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL)
CASSETTE
- Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
BRAKE LEVER
- TRP Trail Evo
FRONT BRAKE
- TRP Trail Evo HD-M843 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with TRP RC01E 203mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- TRP Trail Evo HD-M843 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with TRP RC01E 180mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida Expert 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 M2331
PEDAL
- Not included
SADDLE
- Merida Expert SL with V-mount; including Merida minitool
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 Expert TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
SPOKES
- Double Butted Black stainless
FRONT HUB
- Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock
REAR HUB
- Shimano TC600-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock with Merida Expert TR axle including removable 6/4mm 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
- Green
SEASON
- 2024
OTHER
- Velcro strap and tube base mount