Shimano's Di2 electronic drivetrain delivers accurate shifting in any condition, and paired with Shimano's powerful and easy-to-modulate disc brakes, gives the BIG.NINE 500 the edge. Based on our latest TFS frame, complemented by a 120 mm suspension fork from RockShox and a dropper post, the BIG.NINE 500 brings real confidence to the trail. And to complement the package, a tubless ready wheelset paired with 2.4" wide Maxxis tyres provide plenty of grip and control to tackle your favourite trail.
When it comes to the demanding world of cross-country mountain biking, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for the job. Our 29er wheel equipped BIG.NINE range comes with the choice of carbon or two different aluminium frames to deliver a ride for all budgets. The latest CF carbon and LITE aluminium framed BIG.NINE offer truly modern geometry with increased standover clearance and handling stability to better deal with the tough race tracks of today. They also have downcountry ready TR options that boost fork travel and add in aggressive tyres and dropper posts. For riders starting out, the updated BIG.NINE TFS offers more relaxed geometry and builds that deliver great value and versatility on or off the trail, with BIG.SEVEN TFS models using 27.5" wheels to deliver a fit for for shorter riders. Our classic XC hardtails are the backbone of our range and showcase the enormous wealth of experience and knowledge we have gained in over half a century of bike production and manufacturing. The BIG.NINE range represents the symbiosis between modern frame technology, attention to detail and craftsmanship that 'Made in Taiwan' stands for.
- Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
- Updated geometry for confident off-road handling
- RockShox Judy Gold air-sprung suspension fork with 120 mm travel and lockout
- Shimano Deore Di2 1x12 speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes
- MERIDA COMP CC 29" wheelset and 2.4" Maxxis tyres
- MERIDA dropper seatpost with remote lever
- material: aluminum
- 29 wheelsize
- 135x9mm axle standard
- BSA bottom bracket standard
- Smooth welding
- Air
- 120mm suspension travel
- Tapered
- Lockout
- 51mm fork offset
- 2 piston
- hydraulic
- 180mm
- 160mm
- electronic
- SGS
- 12 speed
- 30.9mm diameter
- 0mm setback
- S: 125mm travel seatpost - M/L: 150mm travel seatpost - XL/XXL 170mm travel seatpost
- 32 teeth
- 170mm for all sizes
- 10-51 teeth
- 12 speed
- 100x9mm width front hub
- 32 spoke holes
- Centerlock
- 135x9mm width rear hub
- 32 spoke holes
- Centerlock
- 25mm inner width
- material: aluminium
- tubeless ready
- 29x2.4"
- EXO
- tubeless ready
- 29x2.4"
- EXO
- tubeless ready
| Frame Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Tyre Sizes | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| ST seat tube [mm] | 370 | 420 | 460 | 510 | 560 |
| TT top tube [mm] | 559 | 581 | 603 | 630 | 657 |
| CS chain stay length [mm] | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| HTA head tube angle [°] | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| STA seat tube angle [°] | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| BD bottom bracket drop [mm] | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| HT head tube [mm] | 100 | 105 | 115 | 130 | 140 |
| FL fork length [mm] | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 |
| FO fork offset [mm] | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| R reach [mm] | 390 | 410 | 430 | 450 | 470 |
| S stack [mm] | 619 | 624 | 633 | 643 | 652 |
| WB wheel base [mm] | 1136 | 1158 | 1182 | 1206 | 1229 |
| SH stand over height [mm] | 694 | 744 | 773 | 813 | 852 |