HighlightsUpdated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyresTrail ready geometry for confident off-road handling120mm X-Fusion Migo 32mm stanchion air fork with lockoutShimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakesShimano 1 x 9 drivetrain29" wheels with Shimano hubs and Kenda tyresSize tuned Merida finishing kit
The start to the "proper" mountain biking journey: 29er aluminium
hardtail with trail ready geometry, 120mm air fork with lockout, Shimano
1 x 9 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, Merida's
expertise for over 50 years has been building bombproof aluminium
hardtails. The latest generation follows modern mountain bike trends - a
longer reach combined with a shorter stem. The geometry features a
steeper seat angle and slacker head angle for greater offroad capability
but without compromising everyday usability. The sophisticated TFS
frames feature: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up,
tapered headtube offering future upgrade potential inboard disc brake
mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power dropper post ready
New XXS Big Seven size extends the wide range of sizes; Big Nine for
taller riders, Big Seven for shorter riders. Riders in the middle can
take riding style into account - for speed and efficiency choose a Big
Nine, for agility choose a Big Seven.
Specification
Frame: TFS
V - 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head
tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard
and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre
size 29" x 2.4"
Fork: X-Fusion Migo 32 Air; 120 mm travel; lockout; max. 29x2.4" max. tyre size
Shifters: Rear: Shimano CUES U4000
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues U4000; GS
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN101 LL123
Chainset: Shimano Cues UT400-1; 32 tooth chainset; material: aluminium ; Crank length: S - 165mm, (M-XXL) - 170mm
Cassette: SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed
Brakes: Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Handlebars: Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S - 720mm wide, (M-L) - 740mm wide, (XL-XXL) - 760mm wide
Stem: Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Headset: FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Seatpost: Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Rims: Merida Comp CC; 20mm inner rim width; material: aluminium
Front Hub: Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub: Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Tyres: Kenda Booster; 29x2.4" 2nd color option: Booster 29x2.4 tanwall
Colour: Metallic Black (Red)