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Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 vs BH Lynx Sls 6.0

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250, side view

Merida

Big Nine XT Di2 M8250

BH Lynx Sls 6.0, side view

BH

Lynx Sls 6.0

High endCross-countryHardtailCarbon2027
Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 28 differences, line by line.

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250
BH Lynx Sls 6.0, side viewBHBH Lynx Sls 6.0
List price £3,818

At a glance

  • Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT Di2, against Shimano Deore 6100 shifter, XT8100 12-speed rear derailleur.
  • Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs7 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE CF3 III material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

SLS PCL Carbon 29" 80mm PF92 Boost

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

Dans l’univers exigeant du VTT cross-country, le semi-rigide classique

 Full suspension, 100 / 80 mm
As printed

Frame 80mm rear travel with fork

Fork model Fox 32 SC Performance, air, blocage à distance 2 positions
As printed

fourche Fox 32 SC Performance Air 100mm suspension travel 2 position remote lockout

 FOX Rhythm PTL 2P 100mm
Wheelset 29" · FSA SCi30
As printed

roues FSA SCi30

 29" · Race Face Aeffect rims, Shimano MT400/410 hubs
As printed

Race Face Aeffect, 32H, 27mm internal width; Hubs Shimano MT400/410

DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset Shimano XT Di2 Higher range
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano XT DI2 M8250 / manettes Shimano XT DI2 M8250

 Shimano Deore 6100 shifter, XT8100 12-speed rear derailleur
As printed

Shift levers Shimano Deore 6100; rear derailleur Shimano XT8100 12sp

Brake model Shimano XT M8200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano XT M8200 2 piston hydraulic

 Shimano MT410, 180mm front, 160mm rear
As printed

Front brake Shimano MT410 180mm; rear brake Shimano MT410 160mm

Seatpost FSA SL-K Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm °Value not published by the brand
List price–Not given £3,818
Shock–Not given FOX Float Performance PTL 2P 190x40

Prices

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

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250

BH Lynx Sls 6.0

BH Lynx Sls 6.0

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.

  • Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, rather high equipment.
  • Lynx Sls 6.0 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average equipment.
Terrain
Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 22%BH Lynx Sls 6.0 33%3 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes · Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M82501 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes · BH Lynx Sls 6.01 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 20%BH Lynx Sls 6.0 41%4 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes · Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M82502 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike · BH Lynx Sls 6.08 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250BH Lynx Sls 6.0other 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
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

Des parcours de cross-country plus exigeants réclament des vélos plus performants

 Cross-country
As printed

Cross Country (category)

Frame and fork2 differences
Max tyre clearance 61 mm –Not given
Bottom bracket BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

 Shimano PF92
As printed

Bottom bracket: Shimano PF92

Cable routing Internal
As printed

INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

–Not given
Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm 31.6 mm +1 mm
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Rear travel–Not given 80 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano XT DI2 M8250

 Shimano
Mixed groupset–Not given yes
Shifting Electronic, wireless
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano XT DI2 M8250 electronic / manettes ... wireless

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

ChainringsSame for all 1 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano XT M8200 34T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano XT M8200 34 teeth

 Shimano MT510-1, 32T
As printed

Shimano MT510-1, 175mm, 32T, 55mm

Cassette Shimano Deore M8200 10-51T
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore M8200 10-51 teeth

 Shimano Deore 6100 10-51
Rear derailleur Shimano XT DI2 M8250 Higher range Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano XT DI2 M8250 Higher range Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Crank length–Not given 175 mm
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano XT M8200 2 piston hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 180 mm –Not given
Rear rotor 180 mm –Not given
Wheels and tyres3 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

roues FSA SCi30 ... pneus Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"

 700c / 29"
Rims Carbon
As printed

roues FSA SCi30 ... material: carbon

 Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width 30 mm 27 mm −3 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"
As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" WT tubeless ready

 Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP front, XCH 2.4 SP rear
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 760 mm 780 mm +20 mm
Handlebar FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit Lite 31,8mm 780mm 9º °Value not published by the brand
Stem–Not given FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model FSA SL-K XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm °Value not published by the brand
Geometry8 differences
Geometry size M
As printed

Taille du cadre M

 MD
As printed

Geometry table SM / MD / LA / XL (MD reference)

Stack 606 mm 590.6 mm −15 mm
Reach 452 mm 445 mm −7 mm
Head angle 68 ° 67 ° −1°
Seat angle 75.3 ° 76 ° +0.7°
Chainstays 433 mm 426 mm −7 mm
Wheelbase 1,146 mm 1,149.4 mm +3 mm
Bottom bracket drop 65 mm 50 mm −15 mm

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250 and BH Lynx Sls 6.0 come with?

Merida Big Nine XT Di2 M8250: Shimano XT Di2. BH Lynx Sls 6.0: Shimano Deore 6100 shifter, XT8100 12-speed rear derailleur.

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