BIG.NINE 5000

 

Made for racing but also with ambitious trail and long-distance riding in mind, our BIG.NINE 5000 carbon hardtail offers a comfortable and inspiring ride whatever distance or trail you put in front of it.
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You like fast and flowy trail sessions through the woods. You seek out the climbs as much as the descents, and you don't shy away from testing your strength and skills in the occasional XC or marathon race. If any of this is true, then the 5000 might be the perfect bike for you. Our compliant carbon frame featuring FLEX STAY technology helps to absorb some of the trail shatter, thus keeping you fresh for the final climb.

Mountain biking is one of the most varied cycling disciplines and probably the most demanding when it comes to equipment. While full suspension bikes offer amazing riding characteristics, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for the job. Our 29er wheel equipped BIG.NINE range comes in carbon and aluminium and features multiple geometry options. The carbon and LITE framed BIG.NINE, with its racing geometry, is an ideal companion on XC and marathon race tracks whilst the more relaxed geometry of the BIG.NINE TFS and SPEED offers a more comfortable, upright riding position. Our classic 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. The BIG.NINE range symbolises the symbiosis between modern frame technology, attention to detail and craftsmanship 'Made in Taiwan'.

  • CF3 carbon frame with 29er wheels
  • RockShox Reba 100 mm travel suspension fork with remote lockout
  • Tubeless ready wheelset and fast Maxxis tyres
  • Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed drivetrain and hydraulic brakes
  • Dropper post ready frame
  • Carbon seat post
  • material: carbon
  • 29x2.25" max. wheelsize
  • 148x12mm axle standard
  • BB92 bottom bracket standard
frame size S, M, L
color BLACK/ORANGE
  • Air
  • 100mm suspension travel
  • Tapered
  • Remote lockout
  • 51mm fork offset
headset FSA NO.55E
  • material: aluminium
  • 760mm width
  • flat
  • material: aluminium
  • 31.8mm diameter
  • -6° stem angle
  • S-70 mm, M-80 mm, L-90 mm, XL-100 mm, XXL-110 mm
stem size S-70 mm, M-80 mm, L-90 mm, XL-100 mm, XXL-110 mm
grip MERIDA EXPERT EC
shifter rear Shimano SLX
  • material: carbon
  • 30.9mm diameter
  • 0mm setback
seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
  • V-mount
  • incl. MERIDA minitool
chain KMC X12
  • 32 teeth
  • 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
  • 10-51 teeth
  • 12 speed
bottom bracket Shimano MT500-PA pressfit
  • 22.8mm inner width
  • material: aluminium
  • Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
  • 110x15mm width front hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • 148x12mm width rear hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
spokes Double Butted Black stainless
Bike Frame Geometry Image
Frame Size S M L
Tire Sizes 29" 29" 29"
St Seat Tubes Mm 380 444 483
Tt Top Tubes Mm 585 605 625
Cs Chain Stays Mm 433 433 433
Hta Head Tube Angles Deg 70 70 70
Sta Seat Tube Angle Deg 73.5 73.5 73.5
Bd Bottom Bracket Drops Mm 65 65 65
Ht Head Tube Lengths Mm 95 100 110
Fl Fork Lengths Mm 506 506 506
R Reachs Mm 402 421 438
S Stacks Mm 617 622 631
Wb Wheel Base Mm 1080 1101 1121
Sh Stand Over Height Mm 681 744 778

Technologies

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FLEX STAY

By using a specific tube shape and careful design of the seat- and chainstay of our hardtail bikes, we enable them to work like flat leaf springs, absorbing surface bumps and reducing vibrations. This makes the rear end more comfortable, can improve power delivery and has a positive impact on rider fatigue. In particular, on performance bikes that are ridden over long distances and uneven surfaces, this can have a great effect on the overall riding performance and enjoyment.

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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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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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SMART ENTRY

Many of our frames offer internal cable routing, where the gear and brake cables are run through the frame for maximum protection and a clean look. Some internally run cables can rattle when riding over uneven surfaces, but our SMART ENTRY system prevents this from happening. Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent noisy cable movement. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with any kind of cable or wire.

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DI2 READY

Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.

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NANO MATRIX CARBON

NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.

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AWS ANTI WRINKLE SYSTEM

This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.

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