Top-level carbon hardtail, perfect for XC and marathon racing. To accompany our full carbon CF3 frame, we have chosen some of the best components, giving this bike the edge, whatever course or distance you throw at it.

Features

• CF3 carbon frame with 29er wheels
• Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain and Shimano XT brakes
• RockShox SID SL 100 mm travel suspension fork with remote lockout
• Reynolds carbon wheels and fast Maxxis tyres

Specifications

• Intended Use- Mountain
• Wheel Size- 29"
• Braking System- Hydraulic Disc
• Frame Material- Carbon
• Fork Material- Aluminium

Components

• Frame- BIG.NINE CF3 material: carbon 29x2.25" max. wheelsize 148x12mm axle standard BB92 bottom bracket standard
• Fork- Rock Shox SID SL Select Air 100mm suspension travel Tapered Remote lockout 44mm fork offset 29x2.8" max. wheelsize
• Bottom Bracket- Shimano MT800-PA pressfit
• Chain- Shimano XT
• Crank- Shimano XT 32 teeth 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
• Shift Levers- Shimano XT
• Cassette- Shimano XT 10-51 teeth 12 speed
• Rear Derailleur- Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ SGS
• Grips/Bartape- MERIDA TEAM CC
• Handlebar- MERIDA EXPERT CC material: aluminium 760mm width flat
• Stem- MERIDA EXPERT CC material: aluminium 31.8mm diameter -17° stem angle S-70 mm, M-80 mm, L-90 mm, XL-100 mm, XXL-110 mm
• Saddle- MERIDA EXPERT SL V-mount incl. MERIDA minitool
• Seatpost- MERIDA EXPERT CC material: carbon 30.9mm diameter 0mm setback
• Front Brake- Shimano XT 2 piston
• Rear Brake- Shimano XT 2 piston
• Front Wheel- Reynolds TR 309/289 XC 110x15mm width front hub 148x12mm width rear hub 30/28mm inner width Centerlock Shimano 12 Speed material: carbon Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) Lifetime warranty
• Rear Wheel- Reynolds TR 309/289 XC 110x15mm width front hub 148x12mm width rear hub 30/28mm inner width Centerlock Shimano 12 Speed material: carbon Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) Lifetime warranty
• Tire- Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" fold 3C

Merida Big  Nine 7000 (Silk Green Black)

Height (CM)

156

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FRAME SIZE

XS

XS

XS

XS

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

XL

XL

XL

XL

XL

XXL

XXL

XXL

XXL

XXL

HOW TO MEASURE?

HOW TO CHOOSE RIGHT BIKE SIZE

The right sized bike is THE most important thing to maximize your performance, enjoyment, and to also ensure you stay injury free. Generally, two measurement required to choose the correct frame size.

1. Your Height
2. Inseam Length

 

To measure your height, stand against a wall and mark the wall with a pencil so it’s level with the top of your head. Then measure from the ground up to the mark. Having someone assist you makes this a lot easier and a lot more accurate. For your inseam/inner leg measurement, stand against a wall and using a book, hold it in between your legs into your groin and make sure it’s flat against the wall. Measure the height from the book to the floor. These 2 measurements are typically sufficient to match brand specific size charts to help you arrive at a specific frame size, recommended by the brand. 

In some rare scenarios – if your height and inseam leg measurements put you in-between two sizes, your upper body length would be the deciding factor in selecting the best size bike for you. Your upper body dimensions determine the ‘Reach’ and this affects how ‘stretched-out’ you will be along the top tube of your bike as you ride it. To work out if you have a long or short reach, you need to determine your ‘APE INDEX‘ which is nothing but arm span minus height.
A positive Ape Index (arm span > height), then we suggest you go for the larger bike sizes.
A negative Ape Index (height > arm span), then you’re probably more comfortable on the smaller size 

 

psst – Arm Span is the distance between the tips of middle fingers of both arms outstretched at right angles to the body, measured across your back. Much easier if you have a friend do this for you.