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Ready to ride with Merida's latest aluminium frame and trail-capable geometry. Now with a 120 mm travel fork, an easy-to-use single ring drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, this is the way to mountain bike fun.
Ready to ride with Merida's latest aluminium frame and trail-capable geometry. Now with a 120 mm travel fork, an easy-to-use single ring drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, this is the way to mountain bike fun.
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Merida Big Nine 20 Mountain Bike in Dark Grey/Black

£700.00
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Merida Big Nine 20 Mountain Bike in Dark Grey/Black

Season:2026

Brand:Merida

Code:P-R403

With hydraulic disc brakes, an easy-to-use single ring drivetrain, Merida's latest TFS aluminium frame and a trail-ready 120 mm travel fork, the BIG.NINE 20 is ready to ride. Whether you need a versatile bike for weekend trail fun or a rugged way to get about, the smooth-rolling 29" wheels and updated, confidence-inspiring geometry will have you covered.

When it comes to the demanding world of cross-country mountain biking, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for the job. The 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 a fit for for shorter riders. Merdia's classic XC hardtails are the backbone of their range and showcase the enormous wealth of experience and knowledge they 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:

  • Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
  • Updated geometry for confident off-road handling
  • Suntour suspension fork with 120 mm travel
  • Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 1x8-speed drivetrain
  • MERIDA COMP CC 29" wheelset and Kenda tyres
  • MERIDA finishing kit including size-tuned handlebars
Technical Information
  • Frame
    BIG.NINE TFS V Material: Aluminium 29 wheelsize 135x9mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame size
    M, L, XL, XXL
  • Fork
    SR Suntour XCM32 NLO Coil 120mm suspension travel Lockout 29x2,4" max. wheelsize
  • Rim
    MERIDA COMP CC 20mm inner width Material: Aluminium
  • Hubs
    Shimano TX505 100x9mm width front hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock 135x9mm width rear hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock
  • Tyres
    Kenda Booster 29x2.4"
  • Crank
    Prowheel Epro-MD26S 32 teeth MAT Aluminium S: 165mm, M/L/XL/XXL: 170mm
  • Bottom bracket
    Shimano UN101 LL123
  • Cassette
    Shimano CS-HG300-8 11-45 teeth 8 speed
  • Chain
    KMC Z8.3
  • Shifters
    Shimano Essa SL-315-8R
  • Rear derailleur
    Shimano Essa RD-U2000-8 GS
  • Brakes
    Shimano MT200 Hydraulic brake
  • Rotors
    Shimano RT10 160 mm
  • Headset
    FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
  • Stem
    MERIDA COMP CC Material: Aluminium 31.8mm diameter 7° stem angle S: 50mm, M/L:60 mm, XL/XXL: 70 mm
  • Stem size
    S: 50mm, M/L:60 mm, XL/XXL: 70 mm
  • Handlebar
    MERIDA CC Material: Aluminium 15mm rise S: 720mm width M/L/: 740mm width XL/XXL: 760mm width
  • Grip
    MERIDA EC
  • Seat post
    MERIDA COMP CC Material: Aluminium 30.9mm diameter 0mm setback
  • Saddle
    MERIDA Sport
  • Seat clamp
    MERIDA COMP QR
  • Pedal
    VP VPE 536
  • Approx. weight
    14.4 kg Weighed at frame size M
Sizing Information

MTB HARDTAILS

FRAME SIZEBODY HEIGHT
XS< 163 cm
S157 - 173 cm
M167 - 183 cm
L177 - 190 cm
XL187 - 196 cm
XXL> 192 cm
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