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Merida Big: every build compared

Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8

Mid-rangeHardtailAluminium29"2026

Big Nine 40 Cues U4000

Entry levelHardtailAluminium29"2027

Big Nine 200 Cues U6000

Entry levelHardtailAluminium29"2027

Big Nine 400 Cues U6000

Entry levelHardtailAluminium29"2026

The 9 builds of the line side by side, from the cheapest list price: what each step up changes.

Pick up to 4 builds to set side by side
Merida Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8
Merida Big Nine 40 Cues U4000, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine 40 Cues U4000
Merida Big Nine 200 Cues U6000, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine 200 Cues U6000
Merida Big Nine 400 Cues U6000, side viewMeridaMerida Big Nine 400 Cues U6000

At a glance

  • Merida Big Nine 200 Cues U6000 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs6 differences
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE TFS V; material: aluminum

 Aluminium
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE TFS V; material: aluminum

 Aluminium
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE TFS V; material: aluminum

 Aluminium
As printed

cadre BIG.NINE TFS V; material: aluminum

SuspensionSame for all Hardtail, 120 mm
As printed

fourche SR Suntour XCM32; Coil; 120mm suspension travel

 Hardtail, 120 mm
As printed

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

 Hardtail, 120 mm
As printed

fourche SR Suntour MAG32 Boost LOR; Air; 120mm suspension travel

 Hardtail, 120 mm
As printed

fourche Rock Shox Judy Gold RL; Air; 120mm suspension travel

Fork model SR Suntour XCM32
As printed

fourche SR Suntour XCM32

 X-Fusion Migo 32 Air
As printed

fourche X-Fusion Migo 32 Air

 SR Suntour MAG32 Boost LOR
As printed

fourche SR Suntour MAG32 Boost LOR

 RockShox Judy Gold RL
As printed

fourche Rock Shox Judy Gold RL

Wheelset 29" 29" 29" 29" · Merida Comp CC 29" Maxxis 2.4"
As printed

Roues MERIDA COMP CC 29" et pneus Maxxis de 2.4"

Groupset Shimano Essa U2000
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Essa U2000; manettes Shimano Essa SL-315-8R

 Shimano CUES U4000
As printed

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

 Shimano CUES U6000
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano CUES U6020; manettes Shimano CUES U6000

 Shimano CUES U6000
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano CUES U6000; manettes Shimano SL-MT500-IL / Shimano CUES U6000

Brake model Shimano MT200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Shimano MT200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Shimano MT200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Shimano M4100 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano M4100; 2 piston; hydraulic

Seatpost MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC Dropper · MERIDA COMP TR IV
As printed

S: 125mm travel seatpost - M/L: 150mm travel seatpost - XL/XXL 170mm travel seatpost

Model year 2026 2027 2027 2026

Prices

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

Merida Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8

Merida Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8

Merida Big Nine 40 Cues U4000

Merida Big Nine 40 Cues U4000

Merida Big Nine 200 Cues U6000

Merida Big Nine 200 Cues U6000

Merida Big Nine 400 Cues U6000

Merida Big Nine 400 Cues U6000

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 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, average equipment.
  • Big Nine 40 Cues U4000 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, entry-level equipment.
  • Big Nine 200 Cues U6000 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, entry-level equipment.
  • Big Nine 400 Cues U6000 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
Merida Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8 28%Merida Big Nine 40 Cues U4000 28%Merida Big Nine 200 Cues U6000 28%Merida Big Nine 400 Cues U6000 34%3 bikes1 bike4 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes · Merida Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8 · Merida Big Nine 40 Cues U4000 · Merida Big Nine 200 Cues U60003 bikes3 bikes · Merida Big Nine 400 Cues U60002 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes10 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes5 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Merida Big Nine 20 Essa Rd-u2000-8Merida Big Nine 40 Cues U4000Merida Big Nine 200 Cues U6000Merida Big Nine 400 Cues U6000other mountain bikes

Components and specs

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

Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano Essa U2000

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano Cues U4000

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano CUES U6020

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano CUES U6000

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Essa U2000 GS

 Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Cues U4000 GS

 Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano CUES U6020 SGS

 Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano CUES U6000 Shadow Plus

Gears at the back 8 9 +1 10 +2 11 Best of the comparison+3
Chainring teeth Prowheel Epro-MD26S 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Prowheel Epro-MD26S; 32 teeth

 Shimano Cues UT400-1 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano Cues UT400-1; 32 teeth

 Shimano CUES U4000 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano CUES U4000; 32 teeth

 Shimano CUES U6000 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano CUES U6000; 32 teeth

Cassette Shimano CS-HG300-8 11-45
As printed

cassette Shimano CS-HG300-8; 11-45 teeth; 8 speed

 SunRace U9 CS-U980 11-46
As printed

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

 Shimano LG300 11-48
As printed

cassette Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speed

 SunRace ZX11 10-50 Linkglide
As printed

cassette SunRace 10-50t ZX11; CS-UX700 EA5; 11 speed; Linkglide

Rear derailleur Shimano Essa U2000 Shimano Cues U4000 Shimano CUES U6020 Shimano CUES U6000
Shifters Shimano Essa SL-315-8R Shimano Cues U4000 Shimano CUES U6000 Shimano SL-MT500-IL / Shimano CUES U6000
Crank length–Not given–Not given 170 mm 170 mm
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano MT200; 2 piston; hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano M4100; 2 piston; hydraulic

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm 180 mm Best of the comparison+20 mm 180 mm Best of the comparison+20 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

29 wheelsize

 700c / 29"
As printed

29 wheelsize

 700c / 29"
As printed

29 wheelsize

 700c / 29"
As printed

29 wheelsize

RimsSame for all Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA COMP CC; material: aluminium

 Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA COMP CC; material: aluminium

 Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA COMP CC II; material: aluminium

 Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA COMP CC II; material: aluminium

Rim inner width 20 mm 20 mm 25 mm +5 mm 25 mm +5 mm
Tubeless ready–Not given–Not given yes yes
Tyres Kenda Booster 29x2.4
As printed

pneus Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"

 Kenda Booster 29x2.4
As printed

pneus Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"

 Kenda Booster 29x2.4
As printed

pneus Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"; wired

 Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4
As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4"

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar widthSame for all 740 mm 740 mm 740 mm 740 mm
Handlebar MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA EXPERT CC MERIDA EXPERT CC
StemSame for all MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC
Seatpost model MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP CC MERIDA COMP TR IV

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