Merida Big Trail 500 – Gold – MY22/23 2022/23
£1,400.00
29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with RockShox Recon Silver RL 140mm fork, Shimano Deore 1 x 11 drivetrain and a dropper post.
Description
Merida Big Trail 500 – Gold – MY22/23 2022/23
The Merida Big Trail has been a hit with the mountain bike press and trail riders alike. Bikeboard.cc confirmed that we ‘nailed it’, while MBR, IMB and many more confirmed that the Big Trail is firmly at the top of the trail hardtail game.
Conversations between UK bike shops and Merida’s German R & D team resulted in the development of a fun-packed and hugely capable bike. Trail bike geometry combined with a long travel 140 mm fork and grippy 2.4 wide 29er trail tyres make this the perfect companion for exciting trail sessions and demanding all-day rides over rough terrain. It’s perfectly suited to UK riding.
The modern trail bike geometry has a slack enduro inspired 65.5° head angle, steep seat angle and a long reach. A short seat tube delivers a low standover height giving plenty of space to manoeuvre on the bike when the trail gets technical but still accommodates a long travel dropper post.
The geometry means most sizes work for most body sizes so riding style can be factored in. If you want to go crazy fast, take the longer size, for agility, take a shorter size.
The Big Trail has hidden talents, in addition to two sets of bottle bosses, there’s a trail mount under the top tube allowing you to carry tools and extra gear on the bike. It’s also possible to fit mudguards and a rack if you want to trek further afield.
Specification
| 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 |
| Weight | |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL; 140mm travel; Tapered; 42mm fork offset. Max. tyre size: 29 x 2.8 |
| Shock | |
| Headset | Merida M4455 |
| Stem | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Stem length: 50mm (all sizes) |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise |
| Grips | Merida Comp EC |
| Brake system | Hydraulic disc |
| Brake lever | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Brake calipers | Front: Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor Rear: Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180 mm rotor |
| Tyres | Front: Maxxis Dissector; 29 x 2.4; Kevlar bead; folding; TR EXO Dual Rear: Maxxis Dissector; 29 x 2.4; Kevlar bead; folding; TR EXO Dual |
| Wheel size | 29 |
| Wheels | Rims: Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; Aluminium. Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) Spokes: Black stainless Front Hub: Shimano MT400-B; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Center lock Rear Hub: Shimano MT400-B; 148x12mm; 32 spokes; Center lock; including removable lever with 6mm Allen key |
| Speeds | 11 |
| Front derailleur | |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Shifter/s | Shimano Deore M5100 and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100; 11-51 teeth; 11 speed |
| Chainset | Shimano Deore M5100; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL). Mr. Control CH-CM1 chain guide |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals | VP Components, VPE-891 |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL; V-mount |
| Seatpost | Merida Comp TR; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; Drop: 125mm (S), 150mm (M/L), 175mm (XL/XXL) |
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