DIRT 500

 

Ready for the pump track and the dirt jump trails, but a whole load of fun anywhere you take it. Our tough aluminium frame is paired with 26" wheels, a tough and simple to maintain singlespeed drivetrain and kit that punches above its weight.
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Our new dirt jump and pump track bike won't break the budget - or break, full stop. Built tough from 6061 aluminium, it's got 26" wheels and a singlespeed setup for bombproof reliability. Designed to deliver the most fun for your money, a Manitou Circus 100 mm fork will save your hands when you case it, while tough Alex rims and fast Kenda tyres are ready to rip pump track berms. Chuck in a Shimano hydraulic disc brake and it might be built for big air but it's a surprisingly versatile fun machine.

DIRT simple, DIRT tough. Whether you’re pushing for progression on dirt jumps, playing on the pumptrack or just want a bombproof hardtail buddy, the new MERIDA DIRT has you covered. Built for big air, pump tracks, tricks and generally giving it some stick, our new play hardtail has been created to take a beating and come back for more, with a tough but simple singlespeed aluminium frame, 26” wheels and components that can take a kicking on the regular. Designed to round out our gravity-bike range, it’s the perfect playtime partner for riders that want to sharpen up their skills or who want to kick off their dirt-riding career with a tough, more stylish option than a regular MTB hardtail.

  • Tough 6061 aluminium frame with ability to run standard gyro
  • Incredibly agile and tough 26" wheels with singlespeed gearing for simplicity
  • Dirt-jump specific Manitou Circus 100 mm fork with 20 mm axle
  • Hydraulic Shimano rear brake plus cable operated front
  • Tough 160 mm cranks and 32H Alex rims on Novatec hubs
  • Bottle bosses for drinks or lock boost versatility for everyday use
  • material: aluminum
  • 26 wheelsize
  • 135x10mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
frame size M, L
color METALLIC BLACK (SMOKED SILVER)
  • 100mm suspension travel
  • 110x20mm
  • 41mm fork offset
  • tapered
headset FSA NO.57SC
  • material: aluminium
  • 780mm width
  • 20mm rise
  • material: aluminium
  • 35mm diameter
  • 0° stem angle
  • 40mm
grip MERIDA COMP DR
  • material: aluminium
  • 27.2mm diameter
  • 0mm setback
  • 250mm length
seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
saddle MERIDA COMP DR
pedal VP VPE-536
chain KMC Z1 narrow
freewheel 14t singlespeed cog
bottom bracket Samox BSA 24mm EB2401
  • 110x20mm width front hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • 6 bolt
  • 135x10 M10mm width rear hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • 6 bolt
  • 14t
  • 30mm inner width
  • material: aluminum
  • 32H
  • tubeless ready
spokes Black stainless

Weighted at frame size M

Bike Frame Geometry Image
Frame Size M L
Tyre Sizes 26" 26"
ST seat tube [mm] 300 300
TT top tube [mm] 549 574
CS chain stay length [mm] 385 385
HTA head tube angle [°] 68.5 68.5
STA seat tube angle [°] 76.2 76.2
BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 25 25
HT head tube [mm] 110 110
FL fork length [mm] 482 482
FO fork offset [mm] 40 40
R reach [mm] 415 440
S stack [mm] 564 564
WB wheel base [mm] 1054 1079
SH stand over height [mm] 637 640

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