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The original Big Trail was designed on the back of a napkin when several UK customers and Merida's german R&D team chewed the fat about what would make the perfect UK trail bike.
The original Big Trail was designed on the back of a napkin when several UK customers and Merida's german R&D team chewed the fat about what would make the perfect UK trail bike.
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Merida Big Trail 500 Hardtail Mountain Bike In Grey/Black

£1,500.00
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Merida Big Trail 500 Hardtail Mountain Bike In Grey/Black

Season:2025

Brand:Merida

Code:P-Q290

The original Big Trail was designed on the back of a napkin when several UK customers and Merida's german R&D team chewed the fat about what would make the perfect UK trail bike.

The resulting bike received rave press reviews and delighted customers worldwide. Since then Merida's R&D team have wowed the mountain bike world winning the coveted MBUK bike of the year in both the trail bike and enduro bike categories.

Features:
  • A steeper seat angle (up from 75.5 to 76.5) puts the rider in an efficient climbing position and shortens the top tube allowing merida to extend the reach meaning the bike doesn't feel too long when you're pedalling in a seated position but provides plenty of stability on rough terrain.
  • The head angle goes from an already progressive 65.5 to 64.0 and when combined with a large 70mm bb drop (up from 66.5mm), gives the feeling of sitting in the bike rather than on it providing plenty of stability and confidence when things get rowdy.
  • The geometry follows the agilometer principles which 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.
Technical Information
  • 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
    Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140mm travel; platform
  • Headset
    Acros ICR Merida external neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
  • Stem
    Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Size - 40 mm
  • Handlebar
    Merida Expert TR II; aluminium; 780mm wide; 18mm rise
  • Grip
    Merida Comp EC
  • Brake Type
    Hydraulic disc
  • Brake Lever
    Shimano MT410
  • Brake Calipers
    Front: Shimano MT410; 4 piston with Shimano RT30; 203mm rotor Rear: Shimano MT4100; 2 piston with Shimano RT30; 180mm rotor
  • Tyres
    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF; 29 x 2.5; Kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual Rear: Maxxis Dissector; 29 x 2.4; Kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual
  • Wheel Size
    29
  • Wheels
    Rims: Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless Front Hub: Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Rear Hub: Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
  • Speeds
    10
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano CUES U6000; GS
  • Shift Levers
    Shimano CUES U6000
  • Chain
    KMC xGlide
  • Cassette
    Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speed
  • Chainset
    Merida Expert TR II; 32 teeth With Merida Expert TR ISCG05 - 165mm XShort and Short; 170mm Mid, Long and Xlong
  • Saddle
    Merida Comp SL; V-mount
  • Seat Post
    Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; XShort: 150mm seat post travel - Short: 170mm seat post travel - Mid/Long: 200mm seat post travel - XLong: 230mm seat post travel
Sizing Information
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