Merida Big Trail 500 Mountain Bike 2023 - Hardtail MTB
The Merida Big Trail hardtail mountain bike has been a hit with the mountain bike press and trail riders alike. Bikeboard.cc confirmed that we 'nailed it', while MBR, IMB and many more confirmed that the Big Trail is firmly at the top of the trail hardtail game.
Key features:
- TFS - 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium frame
- RockShox Recon Silver RL fork with 140mm of travel to help keep you in control
- Tektro hydraulic brakes give you all-weather stopping power
- Shimano 1x11 gives you the range to climb anything
- Sizes: S (15"), M (16"), L (17"), XL (18"), XXL (19")
- Colours: Gold, Black/Grey
- The Merida Big Trail 500 is available with 0% APR finance
Conversations between UK bike shops and Merida's German R&D team resulted in the development of a fun-packed and hugely capable bike. Trail bike geometry combined with a long travel 140 mm fork and grippy 2.4" wide 29er trail tyres make this the perfect companion for exciting trail sessions and demanding all-day rides over rough terrain. It's perfectly suited to UK riding. The modern trail bike geometry has a slack enduro inspired 65.5° head angle, steep seat angle and a long reach.
A short seat tube delivers a low standover height giving plenty of space to manoeuvre on the bike when the trail gets technical but still accommodates a long travel dropper post. The geometry means most sizes work for most body sizes so riding style can be factored in. If you want to go crazy fast, take the longer size, for agility, take a shorter size. The Big Trail has hidden talents, in addition to two sets of bottle bosses, there's a trail mount under the top tube that allows you to carry tools and extra gear on the bike. It's also possible to fit mudguards and a rack if you want to trek further afield.
All Tredz bikes are:
- Fully built & ready to ride
- Fully checked & tested by Cytech qualified mechanics
- Available with 0% APR finance on any basket over £99
- UK price match promise
- 365 day no hassle returns
- Free delivery in the UK Mainland on a date that suits you
In the box with every Tredz bike is:
- Free Tredz 9 key trail tool
- Free Tredz pedal spanner
- Free basic pedals
- Tredz drawstring kit bag
- 16 point quality control check sheet
- Basic bike setup instructions
- Free Cycle Plan insurance voucher
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | TFS - 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard, Max. tyre size 29" x 2.5" |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL; 140mm travel; Tapered; 42mm fork offset. Max. tyre size: 29" x 2.8" |
| Headset | Merida M4455 |
| Stem | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Stem length: 50mm (all sizes) |
| Bars | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise |
| Front Brake | Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Tektro HD-M275; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180 mm rotor |
| Brake Lever | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Rear Mech | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M5100 and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever |
| Speed | 11 |
| Rims | Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; Aluminium. Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT400-B; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Center lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT400-B; 148x12mm; 32 spokes; Center lock; including removable lever with 6mm Allen key |
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead; folding; TR EXO Dual |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead; folding; TR EXO Dual |
| Seat Post | Merida Comp TR; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; Drop: 125mm (S), 150mm (M/L), 175mm (XL/XXL) |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL; V-mount |
| Chainset | Shimano Deore M5100; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL). Mr. Control CH-CM1 chain guide |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100; 11-51 teeth; 11 speed |
| Pedals | VP Components, VPE-891 |
Merida Big Trail 2023 Sizing
|
Size |
Height (cm) |
Height (inches) |
| S (14.5") | 152 - 168 | 5'0 - 5'6 |
| M (16") | 160 - 180 | 5'5 - 5'11 |
| L (17") | 178 - 193 | 5'10 - 6'4 |
| XL (18") | 190 - 200 | 6'1 - 6'8 |
Merida Big Trail 2023 Geometry
|
Size (mm) |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
|
Seat tube |
380 |
410 |
430 |
450 |
|
Top tube horizontal |
579 |
600 |
622 |
645 |
|
Head tube length |
95 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
|
Head tube angle |
65.5 |
65.5 |
65.5 |
65.5 |
|
Seat tube angle |
75.5 |
75.5 |
75.5 |
75.5 |
|
Chainstay length |
435 |
435 |
435 |
435 |
|
BB drop |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
|
Fork length |
550 |
550 |
550 |
550 |
|
Stand over height |
716 |
723 |
725 |
728 |
|
Stack |
636 |
641 |
650 |
659 |
|
Reach |
415 |
435 |
455 |
475 |
|
Wheel base |
1150 |
1172 |
1196 |
1220 |
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Merida Big Trail 500 Mountain Bike 2023 - Hardtail MTB
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