2026 Merida Big Nine TR 5000

Relentless speed and low weight uphill, paired with trail-hardtail swagger on the descents. Add a 120 mm fork, aggressive tyres and a dropper post to our lightweight carbon frame and you've got a recipe for fun.

Accessories: MERIDA SMART MOUNT; Garmin Carrier + Garmin insert*2 + GoPro/Light Mount; MERIDA Multitool with saddlebox
Axles: R: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Brakes: F: Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston | R: Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER
Chain: KMC X12
Crankset: Shimano Deore MT512; 32 ATC; 170 mm for all sizes
Derailleur Rear: Shimano XT; SGS
Fork: Rock Shox Reba RL; Air; 120 STR; Tapered; 44 mm fork offset
Frame: BIG.NINE TR CF3 III; MAT carbon; 29x2.4" max WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR
Grip: MERIDA COMP TR
Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat
Handlebar Stem: MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD; incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT; 60mm
Headset: Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Hubs: F: Shimano TC500-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock | R: Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Rim: MERIDA EXPERT CC II; 25 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Rotor Front: Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rotor Rear: Shimano RT54; 160mm
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seat Clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Seat Post: MERIDA TEAM TR SL; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M: 150 SPT - L/XL/XXL: 170 SPT
Shifters: F: JD-FL lever | R: Shimano Deore M6100
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
Tyres: F: Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO | R: Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO