Merida Big Nine 7000

The BIG.NINE 7000 offers up some serious cross-country speed thanks to lightweight carbon fibre frame and Shimano's lightning-fast electronic Deore Di2 shifting. With confident and capable geometry and 29" wheels with rapid 2.4" Maxxis tyres, it'll make rapid progress whether on the race track or the trail, and use the latest Fox 32 Step Cast fork to serve up 100 mm of finely controlled travel.
When it comes to the demanding world of cross-country mountain biking, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for the job. 29er wheel equipped BIG.NINE range comes with the choice of carbon or two different aluminium frames to deliver a ride for all budgets. The latest CF carbon and LITE aluminium framed BIG.NINE offer truly modern geometry with increased standover clearance and handling stability to better deal with the tough race tracks of today. They also have downcountry ready TR options that boost fork travel and add in aggressive tyres and dropper posts. For riders starting out, the updated BIG.NINE TFS offers more relaxed geometry and builds that deliver great value and versatility on or off the trail, with BIG.SEVEN TFS models using 27.5" wheels to deliver size for shorter riders. Classic XC hardtails are the backbone of range and showcase the enormous wealth of experience and knowledge we have gained in over half a century of bike production and manufacturing. The BIG.NINE range represents the symbiosis between modern frame technology, attention to detail and craftsmanship that 'Made in Taiwan' stands for.

Features

• Lightweight CF3 carbon fibre frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
• Progressive geometry with AGILOMETER sizing for confident handling
• Fox 32 SC fork with 100 mm travel and remote lockout
• Wireless Shimano Deore Di2 12-speed drivetrain for crisp shifting
• Fast rolling Maxxis tyres with MERIDA EXPERT CC wheelset
• Powerful Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes

Tech spec

• Frame: BIG.NINE CF3 III, material: carbon, 29x2.4" max wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
• Frame size: S, M, L, XL
• Fork: Fox 32 SC Performance, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, 2 position remote lockout, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 44 mm fork offset
• Brakes: Shimano SLX M7100, 2 piston
• Discs: Shimano RT54, 180mm, 160mm
• Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminum, 760mm width, flat
• Stem: MERIDA TEAM CC III, material: aluminum, 31.8mm diameter, -6° stem angle, incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT, S, M: 60 mm, L, XL: 70 mm, XXL: 80 mm
• Grips: MERIDA COMP TR
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore DI2 M6250, wireless, SGS
• Shifters: Shimano Deore DI2 M6250, wireless
• Seatpost: FSA SL-K, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
• Seatpost clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
• Saddle: Prologo Akero R PAS, recycled, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool
• Chain: KMC X12
• Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed
• Crankset: Shimano Deore M6100, 32 teeth, S/M: 170 mm, L/XL/XXL: 175 mm
• Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-MT-501, 24mm
• Rims: MERIDA EXPERT CC II, 25mm inner width, material: aluminum, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
• Hubs: Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-MS-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
• Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
• Tires: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO

Producer's notes: depending on component availability, specifications are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.