£825 – Merida Big Nine 40 29er Mountain Bike 2026 X-Large – Metallic Black (Red)

Description

The start to the “proper” mountain biking journey: 29er aluminium hardtail with trail ready geometry 120mm air fork with lockout Shimano 1 x 9 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes. Merida’s expertise for over 50 years has been building bombproof aluminium hardtails. The latest generation follows modern mountain bike trends – a longer reach combined with a shorter stem. The geometry features a steeper seat angle and slacker head angle for greater offroad capability but without compromising everyday usability. The sophisticated TFS frames feature: full internal cable routing for a clean neat set up tapered headtube offering future upgrade potential inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power dropper post ready New XXS Big Seven size extends the wide range of sizes; Big Nine for taller riders Big Seven for shorter riders. Riders in the middle can take riding style into account – for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine for agility choose a Big Seven. Highlights: Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4″ tyres Trail ready geometry for confident off-road handling 120mm X-Fusion Migo 32mm stanchion air fork with lockout Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes Shimano 1 x 9 drivetrain 29″ wheels with Shimano hubs and Kenda tyres Size tuned Merida finishing kit Frame TFS V – 6061 aluminium double butted and technoformed.  Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre size 29″ x 2.4″ Fork X-Fusion Migo 32 Air; 120 mm travel; lockout; max. 29×2.4″ max. tyre size Gears 9 Shifters Rear: Shimano CUES U4000 Rear Derailleur Shimano Cues U4000; GS Bottom Bracket Shimano UN101 LL123 Chain KMC xGlide Chainset Shimano Cues UT400-1; 32 tooth chainset; material: aluminium ; Crank length: S – 165mm M-XXL – 170mm Cassette SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed Front Brake Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm Rear Brake Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm Grip Merida Comp TR Handlebar Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S – 720mm wide M-L – 740mm wide XL-XXL – 760mm wide Stem Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise Headset  FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B Pedal VP VPE 536 Saddle Merida Comp SL Seatpost Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line Wheel Size 29″ Rims Merida Comp CC; 20mm inner rim width; material: aluminium Spokes Black steel Front Hub Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock Rear Hub Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock Front Tyre Kenda Booster; 29×2.4″ 2nd color option: Booster 29×2.4 tanwall Rear Tyre Kenda Booster; 29×2.4″ 2nd color option: Booster 29×2.4 tanwall Colour Metallic Black Red