Merida Big Trail 700 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… It's perfectly suited to UK riding.
Features29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with FOX 34 Float 140mm fork Shimano SLX 1 x 12 transmission XT multi-release shifter and a dropper seat post.
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 FOX 34 Float fork
1 x 12 Shimano SLX transmission with XT multi release shifter
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

FOX 34 Float Performance; Air; 140mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; Max. tyre size: 29' x 2.6'

Gears
12

Shifters

Shimano XT; Multi Release and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever

Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+; SGS

Bottom Bracket
Race Face BSA 68/73 – 24mm

Chain

KMC X12

Chainset
Race Face Aeffect; 32 tooth chainset with Mr. Control CH-CM1 chainguide. Crank length: 170mm (S) 175mm (MLXLXXL)

Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed

Brake Lever

Shimano SLX M7120

Front Brake
Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT54; 180mm rotor

Rear Brake
Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT54; 180mm rotor

Grip

Merida Expert EC

Handlebar
Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise

Stem
Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise – Stem length: 50mm (all sizes)

Headset 
Merida M2331

Pedal
Not Included

Saddle

Merida Comp SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool

Seatpost
Merida Comp TR; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; Drop 125mm (S) 150mm (M/L) 175mm (XL/XXL)

Wheel Size
29'

Rims
Merida Expert TR; 29mm inner rim width; Aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

Spokes
Double Butted Black Stainless

Front Hub
Shimano SLX; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Center lock

Rear Hub
Shimano SLX; 148x12mm 32 spokes; Center lock. With Merida Expert TR axle including removable lever 6/4mm allen key

Front Tyre
Maxxis Dissector; 29' x 2.4'; Kevlar bead folding; TR EXO Dual

Rear Tyre
Maxxis Dissector; 29' x 2.4'; Kevlar bead; folding; TR EXO Dual