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
• Shimano Hydraulic disc brakes
• 3 x 8 Shimano drivetrain
• Lockout fork
• Shimano hubs & chainset

Specifications::Big Nine 20 SE

• Discipline: Trail/XC

• Material:Aluminium

• Front Travel: 100mm

• Rear Travel:Hardtail

• Wheel Size: 27.5″

• 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 27.5″ x 2.25″Fork– SR Suntour XCT30; Coil; 100mm travel; Max tyre size 27.5″ x 2.25″Gears– 24Shifters –Shimano FH-TY505Front Derailleur– Shimano FD-M315-TSRear Derailleur– Shimano RD-M302-8; SGSBottom Bracket – FSA TH-7420ST, 68-124Chain –KMC Z8.3Chainset –Shimano TY301; 42-34-24 tooth chainset; Aluminium; Crank length – 170mm (XS/S), 175mm (M/L)Cassette–Sunrace CSM558AU; 11-32 teeth; 8 speedBrake Lever– Shimano EF505Front Brake– Shimano ST-EF505; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotorRear Brake– Shimano ST-EF505; 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 (XS-S), 90mm (M-L)Headset– Merida M2345Pedals – VP VPE-891Saddle–Merida Sport comfortSeatpost– Merida CC; 30.9mm diameter; 15 mm layback; AluminiumWheel Size– 27.5″Rims– Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminiumSokes– Black steelFront Hub– Shimano TX505; 100 x 9mm; 32 spoke; CenterlockRear Hub– Shimano TX505; 135 x 9mm; 32 spoke; CenterlockFront Tyre– Merida K1080; 27.5″ x 2.2″; wire beadRear Tyre– Merida K1080; 27.5″ x 2.2″; wire bead