MERIDA BIG TRAIL 500
Model Year | 2024 |
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Options | M GREY/BLUE Out Of Stock L GREY/BLUE Out Of Stock XL GREY/BLUE In Store Now XXL GREY/BLUE Out Of Stock |
Style | 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 Meridas 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 is perfectly suited to UK riding. The modern trail bike geometry has a slack enduro inspired 65.5 deg 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 is 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 |
Forks | Rock Shox Recon Silver RL; 140mm travel; Tapered; 42mm fork offset |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
Front Derailleur | N/A |
Shifters | Shimano CUES U6000 |
Chainset | Shimano CUES U6000 32 teeth chainwheel with 170mm - S, 175mm - M up length crank with Mr. Control CH-CM1 chain guide |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
Chain | Shimano LG500 |
Cassette | Shimano LG300 11/48T 10 Speed |
Headset | Merida M4455 |
Stem | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Length : 50 mm all sizes |
Handlebars | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise |
Front Brake | Tektro Gemini M530, 4 piston - 180mm rotor |
Rear Brake | Tektro Gemini M530, 4 piston - 180mm rotor |
Brake Levers | Tektro Gemini M530 |
Rims | Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; Material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
Front Hub | Shimano tc500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock |
Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock; including removable lever with 6mm Allen key |
Spokes | Black stainless |
Tyres | Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead; folding; TR EXO Dual |
Saddle | Merida Comp SL |
Seatpost | Merida Comp TR; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; S: 125mm drop - M/L/XL: 150mm drop with Shimano SL -MT500-IL lever |
Pedals | VP Components, VPE-891 |
Grips | Merida Comp EC |
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.