Merida Big Trail 500 2025|XShort|Short|Mid|Long|XLong|Mokka/Brown|Grey/Black

Description

A passion for trail fun, all wrapped up in a no-nonsense package. The BIG.TRAIL 500 offers handling that at inspires confidence and pushes you to go that little bit further in your search for true trail connection. Our top-quality aluminium frame is paired with tough, trail-ready 29er tyres, a 140 mm travel fork and a long travel dropper post to add confidence and capability to any ride.

The BIG.TRAIL is back and better than ever!Hailedby the international mountain bike press as one of the best trail hardtails around, we’ve tweaked it so it goes up, down and along even faster – which obviously means more fun. With updated, progressive geometry, the new BIG.TRAIL builds on an incredibly successful heritage, with a slack head angle and extended reach helping tame the gnarliest trails and a steeper seat angle that makes climbing up to do it again a breeze. We’ve also given it a slicker and tricker look and improved the frame protection too, so it’ll stay looking good for longer. Join the BIG.TRAIL family and enjoy hassle-free trail fun in spades. Available from XSmall to XLarge,perfectfor finding your preferred size and reach options.

Highlights:

• Modern trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle
• 140mm RockShox Psylo Air fork
• 1 x 10 Shimano CUES drivetrain
• Shimano 4 piston hydraulic front disc brake
• Dropper seat post
• Boost Axle standard

Specification Detail 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 Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140mm travel; platform Headset Acros ICR Merida external neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing Stem Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise – Size – 40 mm Handlebar Merida Expert TR II; aluminium; 780mm wide; 18mm rise Grip Merida Comp EC Brake Type Hydraulic disc Brake Lever Shimano MT410 Front Brake Shimano MT410; 4 piston with Shimano RT30; 203mm rotor Rear Brake Shimano MT4100; 2 piston with Shimano RT30; 180mm rotor Front Tyre Maxxis Minion DHF; 29″ x 2.5″; Kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual Rear Tyre Maxxis Dissector; 29″ x 2.4″; Kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual Wheel Size 29″ Rim Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) Spokes Double Butted Black stainless Front Hub Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Rear Hub Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Speeds 10 Rear Derailleur Shimano CUES U6000; GS Shift Levers Shimano CUES U6000 Chain KMC xGlide Cassette Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speed Chainset Merida Expert TR II; 32 teeth With Merida Expert TR ISCG05 – 165mm XShort and Short; 170mm Mid, Long and Xlong Saddle Merida Comp SL; V-mount Seat Post Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; XShort: 150mm seat post travel – Short: 170mm seat post travel – Mid/Long: 200mm seat post travel – XLong: 230mm seat post travel