£510 – Merida Big Nine 15 29er Mountain Bike Large – Blue/Black

Description

UK Exclusive – Entry level 29er upgraded to use the sophisticated TFS aluminium frame 24 gears hydraulic disc brakes and plenty of Shimano componentry including chainset and hubs. Merida’s heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot. The UK version of the Big Nine and Big Seven 15 have been upgraded to use a sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology: full internal cable routing for a clean neat set up tapered headtube offering the potential for future upgrades inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power. As much Shimano componentry as possible has been added to complement the modern frame and enhance reliability. There are a wide range of sizes; Big Nine for taller riders and Big Seven for shorter riders with a healthy overlap between the two. For riders in the middle riding style can be taken into account. If you are looking for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine if you are looking for agility choose a Big Seven. Highlights: Sophisticated aluminium frame Tapered head tube Internal cable routing 3 x 8 Shimano drivetrain Hydraulic disc brakes Shimano hubs and chainset Frame TFS III – 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 2.25′ Fork Suntour XCT30; Coil; 100mm travel. Max. tyre size: 29′ x 2.25′ Gears 24 Shifters Shimano ST-EF505 Front Derailleur Shimano FD-TY700 Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M310 Bottom Bracket FSA TH-7420ST-W Cartridge Bearing Chain Sunrace M84 Chainset Shimano TY301; 42-34-24 tooth chainset. Crank length: 175mm M L XL Cassette Sunrace CSM558AU; 11-32 teeth; 8 speed Brake Lever Shimano ST-EF505 Front Brake Power DS-100HT; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear Brake Power DS-100HT hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Grip Merida EC Handlebar Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise Stem Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise – Stem length: 70mm S 80mm M 90mm L 100mm XL 110mm XXL Headset  Merida M2345 Pedal VP Components VPE-891 Saddle Merida Sport comfort Seatpost Merida CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; 15mm lay back Wheel Size 29′ Rims Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminium Spokes Steel UCP Front Hub Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spokes; Center lock Rear Hub Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 spokes; Center lock Front Tyre Merida K1080; 29′ x 2.2′; wire bead Rear Tyre Merida K1080; 29′ x 2.2′; wire bead