2026 Merida Big Trail 500

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.

Axles: R: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Brakes: F: Sram DB4; 4 piston | R: Sram DB4; 4 piston
Cassette: Shimano LG300; 11-48 ATC; 10 GER
Chain: KMC xGlide
Crankset: MERIDA Expert TR II; 32 ATC; 165mm XSHORT, SHORT, MID and LONG; 170mm XLONG
Derailleur Rear: Shimano CUES U6000; GS
Fork: Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140 STR; platform
Frame: BIG.TRAIL TFS II; MAT aluminium; 29x2.4" max. WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR
Grip: MERIDA COMP TR
Handlebar: MERIDA COMP TR II; MAT aluminium; 780 WHB; 35 RHB
Handlebar Stem: MERIDA EXPERT eTRII; MAT aluminium; 35 DSH; 0 ASD; 40 mm
Headset: Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Hubs: F: Shimano TC500-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock | R: Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Rim: MERIDA COMP TR; 29 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Rotor Front: Sram CenterLine; 200mm
Rotor Rear: Sram CenterLine; 180mm
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seat Clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Seat Post: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; 34.9 DSP; 0 SSB; XSHORT: 150 SPT - SHORT/MID : 170 SPT - LONG: 200 SPT - XLONG: 230 SPT
Shifters: F: Shimano SL-MT500-L | R: Shimano CUES U6000
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
Tyres: F: Maxxis Minion DHF; 29x2.5"; fold; TR EXO Dual | R: Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; fold; TR EXO Dual