£600 – Merida Big Nine 60 29er Mountain Bike X-Large – Dark Grey/Black

Description

29er hardtail with sophisticated TFS aluminium frame 2 x 9 drivetrain RockShox Judy fork and complete Shimano drivetrain Shimano hubs and hydraulic disc brakes. 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: RockShox Judy TK fork Shimano 2 x 9 drivetrain Sophisticated aluminium frame Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Tapered head tube Internal cable routing 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 RockShox Judy TK; Coil; 100mm travel. Lockout; 46mm offset. Max. tyre size: 29′ x 2.25 Gears 18 Shifters Shimano ST-EF505 Front Derailleur Shimano FD-M2020-TS Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M370 Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-UN100 Chain KMC M99 Chainset Shimano MT101-2; 36-22 tooth chainset. Crank length: 175mm M L XL XXL Cassette Shimano CS-HG200; 11-32 teeth; 9 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 Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line Wheel Size 29′ Rims Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; 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