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Merida Big Trail 500 - Gunmetal Grey

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The BIG.TRAIL is back and better than ever! Hailed by the international mountain bike press as one of the best trail hardtails around, Merida have further tweaked it so it goes up, down and along even faster - which obviously means more fun. With updated, progressive geometry, the new BIG.TRAIL builds on an incredibly successful heritage, with a slack head angle and extended reach helping tame the gnarliest trails and a steeper seat angle that makes climbing up to do it again a breeze. They’ve also given it a slicker and tricker look and improved the frame protection too, so it'll stay looking good for longer. Join the BIG.TRAIL family and enjoy hassle-free trail fun in spades.

A passion for trail fun, all wrapped up in a no-nonsense package. The BIG.TRAIL 500 offers handling that at inspires confidence and pushes you to go that little bit further in your search for true trail connection. Merida’s top-quality aluminium frame is paired a Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC Air 140mm travel fork, reliable 10 speed Shimano drivetrain and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with a beefed up 4 piston front brake and burly 203mm rotor. A long travel dropper post adds confidence and capability to any ride while tough 29er Maxxis tyres round off this trail-ready package. 

Key Features 

 

  • Durable double butted aluminium frame
  • Progressive trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle
  • RockShox Psylo 140mm fork with 35mm chassis for incredible stiffness
  • Reliable Shimano Cues 10 speed drivetrain
  • Powerful 4-piston Shimano front brake paired with lightweight 2-piston brake
  • 29er wheels spec’d with 2.5" front and 2.4" rear tyre with aggressive trail pattern
  • Extremely low standover height paired with long travel dropper post 

Specifications 

 

Accessories: CHAINGUARD: MERIDA EXPERT TR ISCG05
Axles: REAR: MERIDA COMP TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Brakes: FRONT: Shimano MT410; 4 piston / REAR: Shimano MT4100; 2 piston
Cassette: Shimano LG300; 11-48 ATC; 10 GER
Chain: KMC xGlide
Crankset: MERIDA Expert TR II; 32 ATC 165mm XSHORT and SHORT; 170mm MID, LONG und XLONG
Derailleur rear: Shimano CUES U6000; GS
Fork: Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140 STR; platform
Frame: BIG.TRAIL TFS II; MAT aluminium; 29x2.5" max. WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR
Grip: MERIDA COMP EC
Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; MAT aluminium; 780 WHB; 18 RHB
Handlebar stem: MERIDA EXPERT eTRII; MAT aluminium; 35 DSH; 0 ASD 40 mm
Headset: Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Hubs: FRONT: Shimano TC500-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock / REAR: Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Rim: MERIDA COMP TR; 29 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Rotor front: Shimano RT30; 203mm
Rotor rear: Shimano RT30; 180mm
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Season: 2025
Seat clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Seat post: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; 34.9 DSP; 0 SSB; XS: 150 SPT,S: 170 SPT,M/L: 200 SPT,XL: 230 SPT
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless
Tyre front: Maxxis Minion DHF; 29x2.5"; fold; TR EXO Dual
Tyre rear: Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; fold; TR EXO Dual
Weight: APPROX. WEIGHT: 15.1 kg
Wheel size: 29"

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