Big Nine 15 2026

Merida's expertise for over 50 years has been building bombproof aluminium hardtails. The latest generation follows modern mountain bike trends - a longer reach combined with a shorter stem. The geometry features a steeper seat angle and slacker head angle for greater offroad capability but without compromising everyday usability. The sophisticated TFS frames feature: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering future upgrade potential inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power dropper post ready New XXS Big Seven size extends the wide range of sizes; Big Nine for taller riders, Big Seven for shorter riders. Riders in the middle can take riding style into account - for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine, for agility choose a Big Seven.

Specifications::Big Nine 15

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• Wheel Size: 29"

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Frame - TFS V - 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4"
Fork - SR Suntour XCE28; Coil; 100 mm travel; 29x2.25" max. tyre size
Headset - FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Stem - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Handlebar - Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S - 720mm wide, (M-L) - 740mm wide, (XL-XXL) - 760mm wide
Grip - Merida EC
Brake Type - Mechanical Disc
Front Brake - Shimano BR-M375; mechanical Disc brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Rear Brake - Shimano BR-M375; mechanical Disc brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Front Tyre - Kenda K1080; 29x2.2"
Rear Tyre - Kenda K1080; 29x2.2"
Wheel Size - 29"
Rim - Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; material: aluminium
Spokes - Black steel
Front Hub - Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub - Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 14
Front Derailleur - Shimano Altus FD-M315
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Tourney TY300
Shift Levers - Front: Shimano Altus EF-500-2L, Rear: Shimano Altus EF-500-7R
Chain - KMC Z7
Cassette - Shimano CS-HG210-7; 12-32 teeth; 7 speed
Chainset - Shimano M315; 36-22 tooth chainset; material: aluminium; Crank length: 170mm
Bottom Bracket - FSA TH-7420ST; 73-127.5mm
Pedals - VP VPE-891
Saddle - Merida Sport
Seat Post - Merida CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; 15mm layback