2025 Merida Big Nine TR 5000

Introduction

Relentless speed and low weight uphill, paired with trail-hardtail swagger on the descents. Add a 120 mm fork, aggressive tyres and a dropper post to our lightweight carbon frame and you’ve got a recipe for fun.

Frame: BIG.NINE TR CF3 III; MAT carbon; 29×2.4″ max WHS; 148×12 AST; BSA BBR
Fork: Rock Shox Judy Gold; Air; 120 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 51 mm fork offset
Brake – Front: Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston
Brake – Rear: Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston
Rotor – Front: Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rotor – Rear: Shimano RT54; 160mm
Chain: KMC X12
Chainwheel: Shimano Deore MT512; 32 ATC
Crank/Size: 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
Bb Set: Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Derailleur – Rear: Shimano XT; SGS
Freewheel: Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER
Grip: MERIDA EXPERT EC
H-Bar: MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat
H-B Stem: MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD; incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT
H-Stem/Size: S, M, L: 60 mm, XL, XXL 70 mm
Hub – Front: Shimano TC500-B; 110×15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Hub – Rear: Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148×12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Axle – Rear: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Rim: MERIDA EXPERT CC II; 25 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Saddle: MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool
Seat Clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Seat Post: MERIDA TEAM TR SL; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M: 150 SPT – L/XL/XXL: 170 SPT
Shifter – Front: JD-FL lever
Shifter – Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
Tyre – Front: Maxxis Rekon; 29×2.4″ WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO
Tyre – Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race; 29×2.4″ WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Other 1: MERIDA SMART MOUNT; Garmin Carrier + Garmin insert*2 + GoPro/Light Mount