Merida BIG Nine 7000 29er

Frame: XC focussed carbon frame with aero profiled tubes (approx. 1.35kg frameset – M). Leaf spring profiled chain and seat stays provide comfort. BB92 bottom bracket, Boost axle standard and tapered head tube deliver stiffness and steering precision.

Fork: Rock Shox SID RL Air fork with tapered steerer, 100mm travel, 15mm bolt through boost axle standard and remote lockout

Headset: VP-2331 1-1/8″/1.5″ with neck 3.5mm H:10.1L

Bars: Merida Expert double butted 6061 aluminium, flat, 720mm wide

Stem: Merida Expert -5 degree with carbon faceplate

Shifters: Shimano XT-i spec 11 speed

Front Mech: Shimano XT double

Rear Mech: Shimano XT GS Shadow+ 11 speed

Speed: 22

Chainset: Shimano XT 36-26

Bottom Bracket: Press fit

Cassette: Shimano XT, 11 speed, 11-42

Chain: KMC X11EL, 11 speed

Front Brake: Shimano XT-Fin hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor with ice-tech cooling

Rear Brake: Shimano XT-Fin hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor with ice-tech cooling

Rims: Fulcrum Red Power HP 29 – 23.5mm inner width

Front Hub: Fulcrum Red Power HP 29 15mm bolt through axle with 110mm Boost axle standard

Rear Hub: Fulcrum Red Power HP 29 12mm bolt through axle with 148mm Boost axle standard

Tyres: Continental Race King Race Sport 2.2″ SL Front – Continental Race King Race Sport 2.2″ SL Rear

Seatpost: Merida Expert carbon S-Flex 30.9mm in-line