Merida Big Trail 500
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Merida Big Trail 500
trail hardtail mountain bike, aluminium frame, 29" wheels, 1×10 drivetrain, mid-range equipment
Key specs
- Weight
- 14.5 kg
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Suspension
- Hardtail, 140 mm
- Fork model
- RockShox Psylo Silver RC, air, plateforme
- Wheelset
- 29"
frame BIG.TRAIL TFS II material: aluminium
The trail hardtail to beat
fork Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC Air 140mm suspension travel platform
- Drivetrain
- 1×10
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES U6000
- Brake model
- SRAM DB4 4 pistons
- Seatpost
- Dropper · MERIDA EXPERT TR II
rear derailleur Shimano CUES U6000 / shifters Shimano SL-MT500-L / Shimano CUES U6000
brakes Sram DB4 4 piston hydraulic
travel seatpost XSHORT: 150mm, SHORT/MID: 170mm, LONG: 200mm, XLONG: 230mm
Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Ride type
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- Hardtail
The trail hardtail to beat
The trail hardtail to beat
Frame and fork
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Max tyre clearance
- 61 mm
- Bottom bracket
- BSA
- Seatpost diameter
- 34.9 mm
frame BIG.TRAIL TFS II material: aluminium
BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension
- Fork travel
- 140 mm
- Fork model
- RockShox Psylo Silver RC, air, plateforme
fork Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC Air 140mm suspension travel platform
Drivetrain
- Groupset brand
- Shimano
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES U6000
- Chainrings
- 1
- Gears at the back
- 10
- Chainring teeth
- MERIDA Expert TR II 32T
- Cassette
- Shimano LG300 11-48T
- Shifters
- Shimano SL-MT500-L / Shimano CUES U6000
Shimano CUES U6000
rear derailleur Shimano CUES U6000 / shifters Shimano SL-MT500-L / Shimano CUES U6000
crank MERIDA Expert TR II 32 teeth
Cassette Shimano LG300 11-48 teeth 10 speed
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Brake model
- SRAM DB4 4 pistons
brakes Sram DB4 4 piston hydraulic
brakes Sram DB4 4 piston hydraulic
Wheels and tyres
- Wheel size
- 700c / 29"
- Rims
- Aluminium
- Rim inner width
- 29 mm
- Tubeless ready
- yes
- Tyres
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" / Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4"
front tyre Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5"
rim MERIDA COMP TR material: aluminium
front tyre Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" / rear tyre Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4"
Cockpit and seatpost
- Seatpost
- Dropper
- Handlebar width
- 780 mm
- Handlebar
- MERIDA COMP TR II
- Stem
- MERIDA EXPERT eTRII
- Seatpost model
- MERIDA EXPERT TR II
travel seatpost XSHORT: 150mm, SHORT/MID: 170mm, LONG: 200mm, XLONG: 230mm
Weight
- Weight
- 14.5 kg
- Weighed in size
- M
weighed at frame size M
Geometry
- Geometry size
- Mid
- Stack
- 645 mm
- Reach
- 455 mm
- Head angle
- 64 °
- Seat angle
- 76.5 °
- Chainstays
- 435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,214 mm
- Bottom bracket drop
- 70 mm
Frame Size Mid
Spec sheets read at: merida-bikes.com
Character
The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.
« Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, average equipment. »
EasyDemanding
Built for rougher ground than most other trail mountain bikes.
NimbleStable
Steadier at speed than most other trail mountain bikes.
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The range
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Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Cycling
- Discipline: Trail
- Suspension: Hardtail
- Fork travel: 140 mm
- Wheel size: 700c / 29"
Frequently asked questions
Is the Merida Big Trail 500 a hardtail or a full suspension?
Hardtail, according to the brand.
How much travel does the Merida Big Trail 500 fork have?
140 mm, according to the brand.
Does the Merida Big Trail 500 come with a dropper post?
Seatpost: Dropper, according to the brand.