BIG NINE 20

 

Aluminium hardtail, sporting fast-rolling 29er wheels, our more comfort-focused geometry, 100 mm of front suspension and a single ring chainset setup, keeps things fast and simple and offer lots of comfort and control during your next off-road adventure.
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Single chainring equipped entry-level 29er aluminium hardtail featuring a more upright and, therefore, more comfortable riding position than our more race-focused hardtails. The riding position puts less strain on the lower back and also improves the visibility of what lies ahead. A 100 mm suspension fork from SR Suntour and hydraulic disc brakes improve comfort and control even further.

Mountain biking is one of the most varied cycling disciplines and probably the most demanding when it comes to equipment. While full suspension bikes offer amazing riding characteristics, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for the job. Our 29er wheel equipped BIG.NINE range comes in carbon and aluminium and features multiple geometry options. The updated CF carbon and LITE aluminium framed BIG.NINE offer truly modern geometry with increased standover clearance and handling stability to better deal with the tough race tracks of today, with downcountry ready TR options that boost fork travel and add in aggressive tyres and dropper posts. The more relaxed geometry of the BIG.NINE TFS and SPEED offers a more comfortable, upright riding position. Our classic hardtails are the backbone of our range and showcase the enormous wealth of experience and knowledge we could gain in over half a century of bike production and manufacturing. The BIG.NINE range represents the symbiosis between modern frame technology, attention to detail and craftsmanship 'Made in Taiwan' symbolises.

  • Double butted aluminium frame with 29er wheels
  • Less aggressive and more upright geometry for maximum control and comfort
  • SR Suntour 100 mm travel suspension fork with lockout
  • Shimano 8-speed drivetrain with single chainring setup
  • Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
  • Internal cable routing
model year 2025
  • material: aluminum
  • 29x2.25" max. wheelsize
  • 135x9mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
frame size M, L, XL, XXL
  • Coil
  • 100mm suspension travel
  • lockout
  • 29x2,25" max. wheelsize
  • 17mm inner width
  • material: aluminium
  • 100x9mm width front hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • 135x9mm width rear hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • MAT Aluminium
  • 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
bottom bracket Shimano BB-UN101 73-123
  • 11-45 teeth
  • 8 speed
chain KMC Z8.3
shifters Shimano ESSA SL-315-8R
  • hydraulic brake
headset MERIDA M2345
  • material: aluminium
  • 31.8mm diameter
  • 6ᄚ stem angle
  • 70 mm-S, 80 mm-M, 90 mm-L, 100 mm-XL, 110 mm-XXL
stem size 70 mm-S, 80 mm-M, 90 mm-L, 100 mm-XL, 110 mm-XXL
  • material: aluminium
  • 690mm width
  • 15mm rise
grip MERIDA EC
  • 30.9mm diameter
  • 15mm setback
  • material: aluminium
seat clamp MERIDA COMP QR
saddle MERIDA Sport comfort
pedal VP VPE-891
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Frame Size M L XL XXL
Tyre Sizes 29" 29" 29" 29"
St Seat Tubes mm 430 470 510 560
Tt Top Tubes mm 590 610 630 650
Cs Chain Stays mm 440 440 440 440
HTA head tube angle [°] 70 70 70 70
STA seat tube angle [°] 73 73 73 73
Bd Bottom Bracket Drops mm 60 60 60 60
Ht Head Tube Lengths mm 115 130 145 160
Fl Fork Lengths mm 506 506 506 506
R Reach mm 398 414 429 445
S Stacks mm 628 642 656 670
Wb Wheel Base mm 1090 1110 1131 1152
Sh Stand Over Height mm 727 763 800 843

To reduce production and delivery times, we are sometimes forced to make last-minute specification changes. Please be aware that those changes might not be reflected on these product pages and images.

 

Technology

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X-TAPER HEADTUBE

Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

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SMOOTH WELDING

This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

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DOWN TUBE EXIT

DOWN TUBE EXIT is a feature seen on some of our frames with internally routed cables. By slightly overlapping the downtube where it connects to the bottom bracket, it leaves a small space that allows cables to exit easily. This means they are easily accessible for routine maintenance or replacement, but it prevents excessive movement and noise that can cause wear and distraction.

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RACELITE 61 ALUMINIUM

We use a minimum of 6061 grade aluminium on all our bikes. It’s particularly well suited to being shaped with our hydroforming and technoforming processes, which allow us to vary the wall thickness to create double-butted tubing and complex frame shapes. It’s also an alloy that welds easily, and once it has been carefully heat treated to maximise strength, it means we can create strong and lightweight bicycle frames for you to enjoy.

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TFS - TECHNO FORMING SYSTEM

Manipulating the tube shape and thickness greatly impacts the appearance, weight and functionality of our aluminium frames. One technology that allows us to do that is TECHNO FORMING, where plain aluminium tubes get mechanically formed by using an external form and an internal metal core. The result, beautifully shaped tubes with varying wall thickness, ready to be used to create our technoformed aluminium frames.

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F-MOUNT

Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis. To make fitting easy, some of our bikes are F-MOUNT equipped. These integrated fittings mounts make adding mudguards fast and simple. Please note that some bikes require model-specific mudguards.

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K-MOUNT

Integrated mount on the chainstay to fit a Merida kickstand (or any commercial kickstand).

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C-MOUNT

Similar to our F-MOUNT, where various fixing points for mudguards are part of the frame offering, the C-MOUNT equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated, making fitting fast, simple and reliable. The C-MOUNTS are an additional feature that improves the day-to-day versatility by adding loading capacity to your bike, ideal for commuting and shopping trips. Please note that some bikes require model-specific rear racks.

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