£560 – Merida Big Nine 20 29er Mountain Bike Large – Black/Silver

Description

29er hardtail with sophisticated TFS aluminium frame 2 x 8 drivetrain lockout fork 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 Hydraulic disc brakes 2 x 8 Shimano drivetrain Lockout fork Shimano hubs and chainset Frame TFS III – 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 SunTour XCT30 HLO; Coil; 100mm travel; lockout. Max tyre clearance 29′ x 2.25′ Gears 16 Shifters Shimano ST-EF505 Front Derailleur Shimano FD-M315-TS Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M360 Bottom Bracket FSA TH-7420ST-W Cartridge Bearing Chain Sunrace M84 Chainset Shimano FC-M315-2; 36-22 tooth chainset. Crank length: 175mm M L XL XXL Cassette Sunrace CSM558AU; 11-32 teeth; 8 speed Brake Lever Shimano ST-EF505 Front Brake Power DS-100HT; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear Brake Power DS-100HT 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 – Stem 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; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; 15mm lay back Wheel Size 29′ Rims Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; Material: aluminium Spokes Black Steel Front Hub Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock Rear Hub Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 spokes; Centerlock Front Tyre Merida K1080; 29′ x 2.2′; wire bead Rear Tyre Merida K1080; 29′ x 2.2′; wire bead