Merida Big Nine vs BH Lynx Sls 8.0

Merida

Big Nine

Lynx Sls 8.0

Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2027

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 18 differences, line by line.

MeridaMerida Big Nine

BHBH Lynx Sls 8.0

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Sls 8.0 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT Di2, against Shimano Deore Di2 M6250.
BH Lynx Sls 8.0 has 10 mm more fork travel than Merida Big Nine.
Merida Big Nine is the newer model (2027).

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

cadre BIG.NINE CF3 III material: carbon

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm

As printed

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

Full suspension, 110 / 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model Fox 32 SC Performance

As printed

fourche Fox 32 SC Performance

FOX 34SL Factory PTL 2P ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" 29" · EVO Carbon 28H 30mm Internal 6H ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Groupset Shimano Deore Di2 M6250

As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; electronic; SGS; 12 speed

Shimano XT Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model Shimano Deore M6200 2 pistons

As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

Shimano XT 8220 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Seatpost FSA SL-K Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock– FOX Float SL Factory PTL 2P 190x40 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain– 1×12

Prices

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Merida Big Nine

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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.

Big Nine · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, average equipment.
Lynx Sls 8.0 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Merida Big NineBH Lynx Sls 8.0other 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

Discipline Cross-country

As printed

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

Cross-country ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork1 difference

Max tyre clearance 61 mm –

Bottom bracket BSA

As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

Shimano PF92 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing Internal

As printed

INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

–

Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm –

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 100 mm 110 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+10 mm

Rear travel– 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain5 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Deore DI2 M6250

Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wireless

As printed

manettes Shimano Deore DI2 M6250; wireless

Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT DI2 12sp Shimano XT DI2

Chainrings– 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth Shimano Deore M6200 32T

As printed

taille manivelle Shimano Deore M6200; 32 teeth

Shimano XT 8200, 34T, 175mm, 55mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano Deore M6200 10-51

As printed

cassette Shimano Deore M6200; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed

Shimano XT 10/51 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 Shimano XT DI2 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano Deore DI2 M6250 Shimano XT DI2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

freins Shimano Deore M6200; 2 piston; hydraulic

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 180 mm –

Rear rotor 180 mm –

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

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

700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Aluminium

As printed

jante MERIDA EXPERT CC II; material: aluminium

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 25 mm –

Tubeless ready yes –

Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO

As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO

Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP FR/ Pirelli Scorpion XCH 2.4 SP R ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width 760 mm 760 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT CC Stealth integrated, 760mm, 60mm, 9º 14º ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III –

Seatpost model FSA SL-K XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Lynx Sls 8.0

Differences measured from

Lynx Sls 8.0 · M

Stack and reach

Lynx Sls 8.0 · M Lynx Sls 8.0 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 590.6

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 445 mm

Stack– 591 mm

Top tube (effective)– 592 mm

Seat tube– 440 mm

Head tube– 90 mm

Head angle– 67°

Seat angle– 76°

Chainstays– 426 mm

Wheelbase– 1,149 mm

Front centre– 724 mm

BB drop– 50 mm

BB height– 324 mm

Fork offset– 48 mm

Trail– 107 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Big Nine and BH Lynx Sls 8.0 come with?

Merida Big Nine: Shimano Deore Di2 M6250. BH Lynx Sls 8.0: Shimano XT Di2.

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Merida Big Nine vs BH Lynx Sls 8.0

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