BIG.SEVEN 20-3x

BIG.SEVEN 20-3x

 

Aluminium hardtail, sporting easy to accelerate and nimble 27.5" wheels, our more comfort-focused geometry, 100 mm of front suspension and a double chainset setup, giving you plenty of gears to choose from and lots of comfort and control.
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  • Double chainring equipped entry-level 27.5" aluminium hardtail featuring a more upright and, therefore, more comfortable riding position than our more race-focused hardtails. The riding position puts less strain on the lower back and also improves the visibility of what lies ahead. A 100 mm suspension fork from SR Suntour 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
    • SR Suntour 100 mm travel suspension fork with lockout
    • Shimano 8-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 TEAL-BLUE (LIME)
    • Coil
    • 100mm suspension travel
    • Lockout
    • 27.5x2.25" max. wheelsize
    • 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-TY700
    derailleur (r) Shimano RD-M360
    shifters Micro Shift TS39-L / Micro Shift TS39-8R
    • material: aluminium
    • 30.9mm diameter
    • 15mm setback
    seat clamp MERIDA COMP QR
    saddle MERIDA Sport comfort
    pedal VP VPE-891
    chain Sunrace M84
    • 42-34-24 teeth
    • 170 mm-XS/S, 175 mm-M/L
    • 11-32 teeth
    • 8 speed
    bottom bracket FSA TH-7420ST-W, Cartridge Bearing
    • 100x9mm width front hub
    • 32 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 135x9mm width rear hub
    • 32 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 17mm inner width
    • material: aluminium
    spokes Black steel
    max. weight 135 kg
    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

    To reduce production and delivery times, we are sometimes forced to make last-minute specification changes. Please be aware that those changes might not be reflected on these product pages and images.

     

    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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