BIG.SEVEN 60-2x

 

RockShox equipped aluminium 27.5" wheeled hardtail featuring our more comfort-focused geometry, double chainset drivetrain and reliable hydraulic disc brakes. The perfect bike for off-road and urban jungle adventures.
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Should you prefer the slightly more minimalist approach of a double chainring setup over a triple while still looking for a broad gear range, then the BIG.SEVEN 60 (2x) might be the right one for you. It combines a double butted aluminium frame with a more comfort-focused geometry providing you with the perfect 27.5" wheeled hardtail for long off-road outings and fast blasts through the urban jungle. A 100 mm suspension fork from RockShox and hydraulic disc brakes improve comfort and control even further.

The alternative to our BIG.NINE 29er hardtails for riders who prefer the smaller 27.5"" wheels. The latest aluminium frame generation of our BIG.SEVEN TFS and SPEED mountain bikes featuring slim tube shapes create a new look and a more relaxed geometry. A shorter top tube and a higher head tube offering a more upright riding position and enhanced trail visibility. Similarly to our 29er wheeled BIG.NINE range, our classic BIG.SEVEN hardtails are the backbone of our range and showcase the enormous wealth of experience and knowledge we could gain in almost half a century of bike production and manufacturing. They symbolise the symbiosis between modern frame technology, attention to detail and craftsmanship 'Made in Taiwan'.

  • Double butted aluminium frame with 27.5" wheels
  • Less aggressive and more upright geometry for maximum control and comfort
  • RockShox Judy 100 mm travel suspension fork with lockout
  • Shimano 9-speed drivetrain with double chainring setup
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Internal cable routing
  • material: aluminium
  • 27.5x2.25" max. wheelsize
  • 135x9mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
frame size XS, S, M, L
color RACE RED (ORANGE)
  • Coil
  • 100mm suspension travel
  • Lockout
  • 42mm fork offset
  • 27.5x2.25" max. wheelsize
  • 2 piston
  • hydraulic disc brake
  • 2 piston
  • hydraulic disc brake
headset MERIDA M2345
  • material: aluminium
  • 690mm width
  • 15mm rise
  • material: aluminium
  • 31.8mm diameter
  • 6° stem angle
  • 70 mm-XS/S, 80 mm-M, 90 mm-L
grip MERIDA EC
derailleur (f) Shimano FD-M2020-TS [2S]
derailleur (r) Shimano RD-M370
shifter front Micro Shift SL-M850-L3
shifter rear Micro Shift SL-M859-R
  • material: aluminium
  • 30.9mm diameter
  • 15mm setback
seat clamp MERIDA COMP QR
saddle MERIDA SPORT COMFORT
pedal VP VPE-891
chain KMC M99
  • 36-22 teeth
  • 170 mm-XS/S, 175 mm-M/L
  • 11-32 teeth
  • 9 speed
bottom bracket Shimano BB-UN100
  • 17mm inner width
  • material: aluminium
  • 100x9mm width front hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • 135x9mm width rear hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
spokes Black steel
Bike Frame Geometry Image
Frame Size XS S M L
Tyre Sizes 27.5" 27.5" 27.5" 27.5"
ST seat tube [mm] 340 380 440 480
TT top tube [mm] 550 570 590 610
CS chain stay length [mm] 430 430 430 430
HTA head tube angle [°] 69 69 69 69
STA seat tube angle [°] 73 73 73 73
BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 30 30 30 30
HT head tube [mm] 100 115 130 145
FL fork length [mm] 487 487 487 487
R reach [mm] 378 394 409 425
S stack [mm] 563 577 591 605
WB wheel base [mm] 1056 1078 1099 1120
SH stand over height [mm] 649 689 740 778

Technologies

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X-TAPER HEADTUBE

Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

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SMOOTH WELDING

This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

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DOWN TUBE EXIT

DOWN TUBE EXIT is a feature seen on some of our frames with internally routed cables. By slightly overlapping the downtube where it connects to the bottom bracket, it leaves a small space that allows cables to exit easily. This means they are easily accessible for routine maintenance or replacement, but it prevents excessive movement and noise that can cause wear and distraction.

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RACELITE 61 ALUMINIUM

We use a minimum of 6061 grade aluminium on all our bikes. It’s particularly well suited to being shaped with our hydroforming and technoforming processes, which allow us to vary the wall thickness to create double-butted tubing and complex frame shapes. It’s also an alloy that welds easily, and once it has been carefully heat treated to maximise strength, it means we can create strong and lightweight bicycle frames for you to enjoy.

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TFS - TECHNO FORMING SYSTEM

Manipulating the tube shape and thickness greatly impacts the appearance, weight and functionality of our aluminium frames. One technology that allows us to do that is TECHNO FORMING, where plain aluminium tubes get mechanically formed by using an external form and an internal metal core. The result, beautifully shaped tubes with varying wall thickness, ready to be used to create our technoformed aluminium frames.

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F-MOUNT

Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis. To make fitting easy, some of our bikes are F-MOUNT equipped. These integrated fittings mounts make adding mudguards fast and simple. Please note that some bikes require model-specific mudguards.

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K-MOUNT

When using your bike in an urban environment, where you might not always have the option to use a specific bike stand, a kickstand is an ideal solution to park your bike safely. Some of our bikes come with a neatly integrated K-MOUNT, which makes fitting a MERIDA kickstand (or any commercial kickstand) easy. And if you don’t want to have a kickstand and prefer the clean appearance of your frame, the K-MOUNT is neatly tucked away underneath your chainstay, difficult to spot if you don’t know it is there.

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C-MOUNT

Similar to our F-MOUNT, where various fixing points for mudguards are part of the frame offering, the C-MOUNT equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated, making fitting fast, simple and reliable. The C-MOUNTS are an additional feature that improves the day-to-day versatility by adding loading capacity to your bike, ideal for commuting and shopping trips. Please note that some bikes require model-specific rear racks.

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