Merida Big Nine 20 Se 29er Mountain Bike 2025

29er hardtail with sophisticated TFS aluminium frame Shimano 3 x 8 drivetrain SR Suntour lockout forkShimano hydraulic disc brakes Shimano hubs and chainset. 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. Highlights: Sophisticated aluminium frame Tapered head tube and internal cable routing Shimano Hydraulic disc brakes 3 x 8 Shimano drivetrain Lockout fork Shimano hubs & chainset 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; Coil; 100mm travel; Max tyre size 29" x 2.25" Gears 16 Shifters Shimano FH-TY505 Front Derailleur Shimano FD-TY700 Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M310 Bottom Bracket FSA TH-7420ST 68-124 Chain KMC Z8.3 Chainset Shimano FC-M315-2; 36-22 tooth chainset; Aluminium; Crank length - 170mm (S) 175mm (M and up) Cassette Sunrace CSM558AU; 11-32 teeth; 8 speed Brake Lever Shimano EF505 Front Brake Shimano ST-EF505; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear Brake Shimano ST-EF505; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Grip Merida EC Handlebar Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise Stem Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise - Length - 70mm (S) 80mm (M) 90mm (L) 100mm (XL) 110mm (XXL) Headset  Merida M2345 Pedal VP Components VPE-891 Saddle Merida Sport comfort Seatpost Merida CC; 30.9mm diameter; 15 mm layback; Aluminium Wheel Size 29" Rims Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminium Spokes Black Steel Front Hub Shimano TX505; 100 x 9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Rear Hub Shimano TX505; 135 x 9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Front Tyre Merida K1080; 29' x 2.2'; wire bead Rear Tyre Merida K1080; 29' x 2.2'; wire bead