The BIG.TRAIL 500 delivers confidence-inspiring handling that encourages you to push further in your quest for true trail connection. Featuring our premium aluminium frame paired with rugged 29er tires, a 140mm travel fork, and a long-travel dropper post, it enhances confidence and capability on every ride.

The BIG.TRAIL returns better than ever! Celebrated by the international mountain bike press as one of the finest trail hardtails, we’ve refined it for faster performanceuphill, downhill, and everywhere in betweenfor even more fun. Updated with progressive geometry, the new BIG.TRAIL builds on its successful heritage with a slack head angle and extended reach that conquer the toughest trails, while a steeper seat angle makes climbing a breeze.

Enhanced aesthetics and improved frame protection ensure lasting appeal. Join the BIG.TRAIL family for hassle-free trail enjoyment.

Features:

• Modern trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle
• 140mm Rock Shox Psylo Air fork
• 1 x 10 Shimano CUES drivetrain
• Shimano 4 piston hydraulic front disc brake
• Dropper seat post
• Boost Axle standard

Specifications::Big Trail 500

• Discipline: Trail

• Material: Aluminium

• Front Travel: 140mm

• Rear Travel: Hardtail

• Wheel Size: 29″

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

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″FORK –Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140mm travel; platformGEARS – 10SHIFTERS –Shimano CUES U6000REAR DERAILLEUR – Shimano CUES U6000; GSCHAIN – KMC xGlideCHAINSET –Merida Expert TR II; 32 teeth With Merida Expert TR ISCG05 – 165mm XShort and Short; 170mm Mid, Long and XlongCASSETTE –Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speedBRAKE LEVER – Shimano MT410FRONT BRAKE – Shimano MT410; 4 piston with Shimano RT30; 203mm rotorREAR BRAKE – Shimano MT4100; 2 piston with Shimano RT30; 180mm rotorGRIP –Merida Comp ECHANDLEBAR – Merida Expert TR II; aluminium; 780mm wide; 18mm riseSTEM –Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise – Size – 40 mmHEADSET – Acros ICR Merida external neck; Upper and lower IPS sealingSADDLE –Merida Comp SL; V-mountSEATPOST – Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; XShort: 150mm seat post travel – Short: 170mm seat post travel – Mid/Long: 200mm seat post travel – XLong: 230mm seat post travelWHEEL SIZE – 29″RIMS –Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)SPOKES –Double Butted Black stainlessFRONT HUB – Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; CenterlockREAR HUB – Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; CenterlockFRONT TYRE – Maxxis Minion DHF; 29″ x 2.5″; Kevlar bead; TR EXO DualREAR TYRE – Maxxis Dissector; 29″ x 2.4″; Kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual