UK Exclusive - Entry level 650b hardtail with sophisticated TFS
aluminium frame, 24 gears, hydraulic disc brakes and loads of Shimano,
including chainset and hubs
Merida's heartland has always been
bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building
experience counts for a lot. Merida UK chose to upgrade all the Big Nine
and Big Seven ranges to use the sophisticated TFS frame featuring the
latest technology: full internal cable routing, for a neat and clean
set up, tapered headtube for future upgrade potential inboard disc brake
mounts to protect the brake and maximise stopping power Perfectly
matching the modern frame Merida have used as much Shimano componentry
as possible for reliability. Merida offer a wide range of sizes, Big
Nine for taller riders, Big Seven for shorter riders with a healthy
overlap of sizes in between. For riders in the middle, riding style
can be taken into account. If you are looking for speed and efficiency
choose a Big Nine, if you are looking for agility choose a Big Seven.
Specification
Frame
- TFS
III - 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
clearance 27.5" x 2.25"
Fork
- SunTour XCT30; Coil; 100mm travel. Max tyre clearance 27.5" x 2.25"
Bottom Bracket
- FSA TH-7420ST-W, Cartridge Bearing
Chainset
- Shimano TY301; 42-34-24 teeth chainwheel with 170mm - S, 175mm - M/XXL length crank
Cassette
- Sunrace CSM668; 11-32 teeth; 8 speed
Brake Lever
- Shimano BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275 if Shimano supply is delayed)
Front Brake
- Shimano BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275) hydraulic brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
Rear Brake
- Shimano BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275) hydraulic brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
Handlebar
- Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise
Stem
- Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise - Length : 70 mm-S, 80 mm-M, 90 mm-L, 100 mm-XL, 110 mm-XXL
Seat Post
- Merida CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; 15mm lay back
Rims
- Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; Material: aluminium
Front Hub
- Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock
Rear Hub
- Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock
Front Tyre
- Merida K1080; 27.5" x 2.2"; wire bead
Rear Tyre
- Merida K1080; 27.5" x 2.2"; wire bead