Highlights: - Modern trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle
- 140mm RockShox Recon fork
- 1 x 11 Shimano Deore drivetrain
- Boost Axle standard
- Extremely low standover height paired with long travel dropper posts
- Multiple fixing points for bottles and other equipment, internal cable routing
29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with RockShox Recon Silver RL 140mm fork, Shimano Deore 1 x 11 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.
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: RockShox Recon Silver RL; 140mm travel; Tapered; 42mm fork offset. Max. tyre size: 29" x 2.8"
Shifters: Shimano Deore M5100 and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore
Chainset: Shimano Deore M5100; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL). Mr. Control CH-CM1 chain guide
Cassette: Shimano Deore M5100; 11-51 teeth; 11 speed
Brake Lever: Tektro HD-M275
Front Brake: Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor
Rear Brake: Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180 mm rotor
Handlebar: Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise
Stem: Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Stem length: 50mm (all sizes)
Pedal: VP Components, VPE-891
Saddle: Merida Comp SL; V-mount
Seat Post: Merida Comp TR; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; Drop: 125mm (S), 150mm (M/L), 175mm (XL/XXL)
Rims: Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; Aluminium. Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Front Hub: Shimano MT400-B; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
Rear Hub: Shimano MT400-B; 148x12mm; 32 spokes; Center lock; including removable lever with 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