Big Nine 7000 2026

Merida's carbon frame, speed and efficiency focussed XC hardtail mountain bike.

XC racing is in Merida's DNA, the Multivan Merida Biking team boasted countless national, European, World and even Olympic medals. 

The Big Nine 7000 offers up some serious cross-country speed thanks to our lightweight carbon fibre frame and Shimano's lightning-fast electronic Deore Di2 shifting. With confident and capable geometry and 29" wheels with fast rolling 2.4" Maxxis tyres it'll make rapid progress whether on the race track or the trail.

Key features - 

• Lightweight CF3 carbon frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
• Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing
• Fox 32 SC 100mm fork with remote lockout
• New Shimano Deore Di2 12-speed wireless transmission
• Fast rolling Maxxis tyres
• Powerful Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes

SIZING - 

• M: 167-183cm
• L: 177-190cm 
• XL: 187-196cm

Specifications::Big Nine 7000

• Discipline: XC/Trail

• Material: Carbon

• Front Travel: 100mm

• Rear Travel: N/A

• Wheel Size: 29"

• Warranty: Lifetime

Frame - CF3 III - carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4"
Fork - Fox 32 SC Performance; Air; 100 mm travel; Tapered; 2 position remote lockout; 29x2.4" max. tyre size; 44 mm fork offset
Headset - Acros ICR Merida Integrated neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; -6 degree rise; incl. Merida Smart Mount; Length: (S-M) - 60mm, (L-XL) - 70mm, XXL - 80mm
Handlebar - Merida Expert CC; material: aluminium; 760mm wide; flat
Grip - Merida Comp TR
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rear Brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 160mm
Front Tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Rear Tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Wheel Size - 29"
Rim - Merida Expert CC II; 25mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed and valves not included)
Spokes - Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
Front Hub - Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub - Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 12
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; wireless; SGS
Shift Levers - Rear: Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; wireless
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano Deore M6100; 32 tooth chainset; Crank length: (S-M) - 170mm, (L-XXL) - 175mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Prologo Akero R PAS; reycled; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool
Seat Post - FSA SL-K; MAT carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line