2025 Merida Big Trail 500

Introduction

The trail hardtail to beat. Fast and fun handling wrapped up in a tough, trail-ready package. Our new BIG.TRAIL 500 is the real deal for anyone after no-nonsense riding thrills.

Frame: BIG.TRAIL TFS II; MAT aluminium; 29×2.5″ max. WHS; 148×12 AST; BSA BBR
Fork: Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140 STR; platform
Brake – Front: Shimano MT410; 4 piston
Brake – Rear: Shimano MT4100; 2 piston
Rotor – Front: Shimano RT30; 203mm
Rotor – Rear: Shimano RT30; 180mm
Chain: KMC xGlide
Chainguard: MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05
Chainwheel: MERIDA Expert TR II; 32 ATC
Crank/Size: 165mm XSHORT and SHORT; 170mm MID, LONG und XLONG
Derailleur – Rear: Shimano CUES U6000; GS
Freewheel: Shimano LG300; 11-48 ATC; 10 GER
Grip: MERIDA COMP EC
H-Bar: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; MAT aluminium; 780 WHB; 18 RHB
H-B Stem: MERIDA EXPERT eTRII; MAT aluminium; 35 DSH; 0 ASD
H-Stem/Size: 40 mm
Hub – Front: Shimano TC500-B; 110×15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Hub – Rear: Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148×12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Axle – Rear: MERIDA COMP TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Rim: MERIDA COMP TR; 29 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seat Clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Seat Post: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; 34.9 DSP; 0 SSB; XS: 150 SPT?S: 170 SPT?M/L: 200 SPT?XL: 230 SPT
Shifter – Rear: Shimano CUES U6000
Tyre – Front: Maxxis Minion DHF; 29×2.5″; fold; TR EXO Dual
Tyre – Rear: Maxxis Dissector; 29×2.4″; fold; TR EXO Dual