Merida Big Nine 20 - 29 XL - Glossy Black

Merida's heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot. All Big Nine and Big Seven models use a sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering the potential for future upgrades inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power As much Shimano componentry as possible has been added to complement the modern frame and enhance reliability. There are a wide range of sizes; Big Nine for taller riders and Big Seven for shorter riders with a healthy overlap between the two. For riders in the middle, riding style can be taken into account. If you are looking for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine, if you are looking for agility choose a Big Seven. Frame: TFS IV - 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre size 29" x 2.25" Fork: SR Suntour XCT30 HLO; Coil; 100mm travel; lockout; Max tyre size 29" x 2.25" Headset: Merida M2345 Stem: Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise - Length - 70mm (S), 80mm (M), 90mm (L), 100mm (XL), 110mm (XXL) Handlebar: Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise Grip: Merida EC Brake Type: Hydraulic disc Front Brake: Tektro HD-M275; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear Brake: Tektro HD-M275; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Tyres: Merida K1080; 29" x 2.2"; wire bead Wheel Size: 29" Rim: Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminium Front Hub: Shimano TX505; 100 x 9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Rear Hub: Shimano TX505; 135 x 9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Speeds: 8 Rear Derailleur: Shimano ESSA RD-U2000-8; GS Shift Levers: Shimano ESSA SL-315-8 Chain: KMC Z8.3 Cassette: Shimano CS-HG400-8; 11-45 teeth; 8 speed Chainset: Shimano ESSA FC-U2001 32 tooth chainset; Aluminium; Crank length - 170mm (S), 175mm (M and up) Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN101 73-123 Pedals: VP VPE-891 Saddle: Merida Sport comfort Seat Post: Merida CC; 30.9mm diameter; 15 mm layback; Aluminium