Merida’s heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot.

All Big Nine and Big Seven models use a sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology:

• Full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up,
• Tapered headtube offering the potential for future upgrades
• Inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power

As much Shimano componentry as possible has been added to complement the modern frame and enhance reliability.

There are a wide range of sizes; Big Nine for taller riders and Big Seven for shorter riders with a healthy overlap between the two.

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.

Features:

• Sophisticated aluminium frame
• Tapered head tube and internal cable routing
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• 1 x 8 Shimano drivetrain
• Lockout fork
• Shimano hubs & chainset

Specifications::Big Nine 20 2025

• Discipline: Trail/XC

• Material:Aluminium

• Front Travel: 100mm

• Rear Travel:Hardtail

• Wheel Size: 29″

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame– TFS IV – 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 2.25″Fork –SR Suntour XCT30 HLO; Coil; 100mm travel; lockout; Max tyre size 29″ x 2.25″Gears– 8Shifters–Shimano ESSA SL-315-8Rear Derailleur– Shimano ESSA RD-U2000-8; GSBottom Bracket– Shimano BB-UN101 73-123Chain– KMC Z8.3Chainset–Shimano ESSA FC-U2001 32 tooth chainset; Aluminium; Crank length – 170mm (S), 175mm (M and up)Cassette –Shimano CS-HG400-8; 11-45 teeth; 8 speedBrake Lever– Tektro M275Front– Tektro HD-M275; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotorRear Brake– Tektro HD-M275; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotorGrip–Merida ECHandlebar– Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm riseStem– Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise – Length – 70mm (S), 80mm (M), 90mm (L), 100mm (XL), 110mm (XXL)Headset– Merida M2345Pedals– VP VPE-891Saddle–Merida Sport comfortSeatpost– Merida CC; 30.9mm diameter; 15 mm layback; AluminiumWheel Size– 29″Rims– Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminiumSpokes–Black steelFront Hub– Shimano TX505; 100 x 9mm; 32 spoke; CenterlockRear Hub– Shimano TX505; 135 x 9mm; 32 spoke; CenterlockFront Tyre– Merida K1080; 29″ x 2.2″; wire beadRear Tyre– Merida K1080; 29″ x 2.2″; wire bead