2025 Merida Big Nine XT

Introduction

More demanding cross-country tracks need more capable bikes – so that’s what we made. Progressive geometry paired with a lightweight carbon fibre frame plus extra tyre clearance for comfort as well as speed.

Frame: BIG.NINE CF3 III; MAT carbon; 29×2.4″ max WHS; 148×12 AST; BSA BBR
Sizes: S-M-L
Fork: Rock Shox SID SL; Air; 100 STR; Tapered; 2 position remote lockout; 44 mm fork offset
Gears: 1 x 12
Chainwheel: Shimano XT; 34 ATC
Crank Length: 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT-801; 24mm
Cassette: Shimano XT; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER
Chain: KMC X12
Derailleur-R: Shimano XT; SGS
Shifter-R: Shimano XT; Multi Release
Dropper Lever: n/a
Brakes: Shimano XT; 2 piston
Rotor-F: Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rotor-R: Shimano RT54; 160mm
Handlebars: MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat
Stem: MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT
Stem Length: S, M 60 mm – L, XL 70 mm – XXL – 80 mm
Head Set: ACROS ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Seat Post: FSA SL-K; MAT carbon; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB
Saddle: MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool
Hub-F: Shimano XT; 110×15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Hub-R: Shimano XT; 148×12 WHR, 32 SPH; Centerlock
Axle-R: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless
Rims: MERIDA EXPERT CC II; 25 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Tyres: Maxxis Rekon Race; 29×2.4″ WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Pedals: not included
Other: MERIDA Multitool with saddlebox
Max. Rider Weight: 135kg