The original Big Trail was designed on the back of a napkin when several UK customers and Merida’s German R&D team chewed the fat about what would make the perfect UK trail bike.
29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with SR Suntour XCR34 140mm Air sprung fork, Shimano CUES 1 x 9 drivetrain
Since then Merida’s R&D team have wowed the mountain bike world winning the coveted MBUK Bike of the year in both the Trail bike and Enduro bike categories. Big Trail II takes many of those award-winning learnings: A steeper seat angle (up from 75.5° to 76.5°) puts the rider in an efficient climbing position and shortens the top tube allowing Merida to extend the reach meaning the bike doesnt feel too long when youre pedalling in a seated position but provides plenty of stability on rough terrain. The head angle goes from an already progressive 65.5° to 64.0° and when combined with a large 70mm BB drop (up from 66.5?mm), gives the feeling of ‘sitting in the bike’ rather than ‘on it’ providing plenty of stability and confidence when things get rowdy. The geometry follows the Agilometer principles which means most sizes work for most body sizes so riding style can be factored in. If you want to go crazy fast, take the longer size, for agility, take a shorter size.
|
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
|
SR Suntour XCR34; Air; 140mm travel; platform
|
|
Gears
|
9
|
|
Shifters
|
Shimano CUES U4000
|
|
Rear Derailleur
|
Shimano CUES U4000;
|
|
Bottom Bracket
|
FSA BB-7420ST 127.5mm
|
|
Chain
|
KMC xGlide
|
|
Chainset
|
Shimano CUES U4000; 32 teeth - 170 mm for all sizes
|
|
Cassette
|
Shimano LG300; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed
|
|
Brake Lever
|
Shimano MT200
|
|
Front Brake
|
Shimano MT200; 2 piston with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor
|
|
Rear Brake
|
Shimano MT200; 2 piston with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor
|
|
Grip
|
Merida Comp EC
|
|
Handlebar
|
Merida Comp TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise
|
|
Stem
|
Merida Comp TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; +7degree rise - Size - 40 mm
|
|
Head Set
|
Acros ICR Merida external neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
|
|
Saddle
|
Merida Comp SL; V-mount
|
|
Seat Post
|
Merida Comp TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; XShort: 150mm seat post travel - Short: 170mm seat post travel - Mid/Long: 200mm seat post travel - XLong: 230 mm seat post travel
|
|
Wheel Size
|
29
|
|
Rims
|
Merida Comp CC II; 25mm inner rim width; aluminium; tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
|
|
Spokes
|
Black stainless
|
|
Front Hub
|
Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
|
|
Rear Hub
|
Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
|
|
Front Tyre
|
Kenda Regolith; 29 x 2.4; wire bead
|
|
Rear Tyre
|
Kenda Regolith; 29 x 2.4; wire bead
|
|
Colour
|
Black/Brown
|
|
Season
|
2025
|
Please be aware that the images and description above are usually supplied by the brand / manufacturer and are in no way affiliated with Cycle Centre Congleton Limited T/A CycleStore. Cycle Centre Congleton Limited T/A CycleStore only resell items from third parties and do not design or manufacture any products.
HOME 
