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Lapierre Prorace 1.9 vs Merida Big Nine 40

Lapierre Prorace 1.9, side view

Lapierre

Prorace 1.9

Merida Big Nine 40, side view

Merida

Big Nine 40

Entry levelCross-countryHardtailAluminium2027
Entry levelHardtailAluminium29"2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 15 differences, line by line.

Lapierre Prorace 1.9, side viewLapierreLapierre Prorace 1.9
Merida Big Nine 40, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine 40

At a glance

  • Merida Big Nine 40 has 20 mm more fork travel than Lapierre Prorace 1.9.
Key specs6 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Aluminium Uni

 Aluminium
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE TFS V; material: aluminum

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

 Hardtail, 120 mm
As printed

fourche X-Fusion Migo 32 Air; 120mm suspension travel

Fork model Suntour SF18-XCE28 DS
As printed

Fourche : Suntour SF18-XCE28 DS, 100 mm

 X-Fusion Migo 32 Air
As printed

fourche X-Fusion Migo 32 Air

Wheelset 29" · XLC WR-T29 Disc 23/622 °Value not published by the brand 29"
Groupset Shimano CUES U4000 9 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano CUES RD-U4000- 9s, Shadow

 Shimano CUES U4000
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Cues U4000 GS; manettes Shimano Cues U4000

Brake model Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M280 °Value not published by the brand Shimano MT200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

Seatpost Rigid · XLC Non Suspension SP-R30, Dia. 30.9 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : XLC Non Suspension SP-R30, Dia. 30.9 mm, L: 400 mm

 MERIDA COMP CC

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Lapierre Prorace 1.9

Lapierre Prorace 1.9

Merida Big Nine 40

Merida Big Nine 40

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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.

  • Prorace 1.9 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, entry-level equipment.
  • Big Nine 40 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
Lapierre Prorace 1.9 28%Merida Big Nine 40 25%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Merida Big Nine 403 bikes · Lapierre Prorace 1.92 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding
Lapierre Prorace 1.9Merida Big Nine 40other cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Discipline Cross-country
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

–Not given
Frame and fork
Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 100 mm 120 mm +20 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano CUES RD-U4000- 9s, Shadow

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano Cues U4000

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical
As printed

Levier de vitesse : Shimano Triggershift CUES SL-U4000-9R, Rapidfire+

 Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Cues U4000 GS

Gears at the backSame for all 9 9
Chainring teeth CUES FC-U4000-1, Dynamic Chain Engagement+
As printed

Pédalier : CUES FC-U4000-1, Dynamic Chain Engagement+

 Shimano Cues UT400-1 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano Cues UT400-1; 32 teeth

Cassette Shimano CUES CS-LG300-9, HG
As printed

Cassette : Shimano CUES CS-LG300-9, HG

 SunRace U9 CS-U980 11-46
As printed

cassette SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed

Rear derailleur Shimano CUES RD-U4000- 9s, Shadow °Value not published by the brand Shimano Cues U4000
Shifters Shimano Triggershift CUES SL-U4000-9R, Rapidfire+ °Value not published by the brand Shimano Cues U4000
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Tektro Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

Front rotor–Not given 160 mm
Rear rotor–Not given 160 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

 700c / 29"
As printed

29 wheelsize

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA COMP CC; material: aluminium

Rim inner width 23 mm 20 mm −3 mm
Tyres XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-622
As printed

Pneus : XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-622

 Kenda Booster 29x2.4
As printed

pneus Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"

Tyre width fitted 57 mm –Not given
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar width–Not given 740 mm
Handlebar XLC Flat bar HB-M30, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 9° °Value not published by the brand MERIDA COMP CC
Stem–Not given MERIDA COMP CC
Seatpost model XLC Non Suspension SP-R30, Dia. 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand MERIDA COMP CC

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Lapierre Prorace 1.9 and Merida Big Nine 40 come with?

Lapierre Prorace 1.9: Shimano CUES U4000 9 vitesses. Merida Big Nine 40: Shimano CUES U4000.

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