Merida Big Nine 15 – Blue/Black 2021
£520.00
UK Exclusive – Entry level 29er upgraded to use the sophisticated TFS aluminium frame, 24 gears, hydraulic disc brakes and loads of Shimano, including chainset and hubs
Merida’s heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot.
Merida UK chose to upgrade all the Big Nine and Big Seven ranges to use the sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology:
full internal cable routing, for a neat and clean set up,
tapered headtube for future upgrade potential
inboard disc brake mounts to protect the brake and maximise stopping power
Perfectly matching the modern frame Merida have used as much Shimano componentry as possible for reliability.
Merida offer a wide range of sizes, Big Nine for taller riders, Big Seven for shorter riders with a healthy overlap of sizes in between.
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.
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 clearance 29 x 2.25 |
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Fork | SunTour XCT30; Coil; 100mm travel. Max tyre clearance 29 x 2.25 |
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Headset | Merida M2345 |
Stem | Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise - Length : 70 mm-S, 80 mm-M, 90 mm-L, 100 mm-XL, 110 mm-XXL |
Handlebar | Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise |
Grips | Merida EC |
Brake system | Hydraulic disc |
Brake lever | Shimano BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275 if Shimano supply is delayed) |
Brake calipers | Front: Shimano BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275) hydraulic brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear: Shimano BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275) hydraulic brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor |
Tyres | Front: Merida K1080; 29 x 2.2; wire bead Rear: Merida K1080; 29 x 2.2; wire bead |
Wheel size | 29 |
Wheels | 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 |
Speeds | 24 |
Front derailleur | Shimano FD-TY700 |
Rear derailleur | Shimano RD-M310 |
Shifter/s | Shimano ST-EF505 |
Chain | Sunrace M84 |
Cassette | Sunrace CSM668; 11-32 teeth; 8 speed |
Chainset | Shimano TY301; 42-34-24 teeth chainwheel with 170mm - S, 175mm - M/XXL length crank |
Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W, Cartridge Bearing |
Pedals | VP Components, VPE-891 |
Saddle | Merida Sport comfort |
Seatpost | Merida CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; 15mm lay back |
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