Merida Big Trail 400 29er Mountain Bike

Description

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.
29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with Suntour XCR34 140mm air fork Shimano Deore 1 x 10 drivetrain and a dropper seat post.
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.
Highlights:

Modern trail bike geometry with long reach slack head angle and steep seat angle
140mm air fork
1 x 10 Shimano Deore drivetrain
Boost Axle standard
Extremely low standover height paired with long travel dropper posts
Multiple fixing points for bottles and other equipment internal cable routing

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'

Fork

Suntour XCR34 LOR; Air; 140mm travel; Tapered; lockout; 51mm fork offset. Max. tyre size: 29' x 2.4'

Gears
10

Shifters

Shimano Deore M4100 with Shimano SL -MT500-IL lever

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow+

Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore

Chain

KMC X10

Chainset
Shimano Deore M5100; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S) 175mm (MLXLXXL)

Cassette
Shimano Deore M4100; 11-46 teeth; 10 speed

Brake Lever

Tektro HD-M275

Front Brake
Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor

Rear Brake
Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180 mm rotor

Grip

Merida EC

Handlebar
Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 740mm wide; 10mm rise

Stem
Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise – Stem length: 50mm (all sizes)

Headset 
Merida M4455

Pedal
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)

Wheel Size
29'

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

Front Tyre
Menda Regolith; 29' x 2.4'; wire bead

Rear Tyre
Menda Regolith; 29' x 2.4'; wire bead