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Merida Big Trail 700 Mountain Bike 2023 - Hardtail MTB
The Merida Big Trail has been a hit with the mountain bike press and trail riders alike. Bikeboard.cc confirmed that we 'nailed it', while MBR, IMB and many more confirmed that the Big Trail is firmly at the top of the trail hardtail game.
Conversations between UK bike shops and Merida's German R & D team resulted in the development of a fun-packed and hugely capable bike.
Trail bike geometry combined with a long travel 140 mm fork and grippy 2.4" wide 29er trail tyres make this the perfect companion for exciting trail sessions and demanding all-day rides over rough terrain. It's perfectly suited to UK riding.
The modern trail bike geometry has a slack enduro inspired 65.5° head angle, steep seat angle and a long reach. A short seat tube delivers a low standover height giving plenty of space to manoeuvre on the bike when the trail gets technical but still accommodates a long travel dropper post.
The geometry means most sizes work for most body sizes so riding style can be factored in. If you want to go crazy fast, take the longer size, for agility, take a shorter size.
The Big Trail has hidden talents, in addition to two sets of bottle bosses, there's a trail mount under the top tube allowing you to carry tools and extra gear on the bike. It's also possible to fit mudguards and a rack if you want to trek further afield.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | TFS - 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard, Max. tyre size 29" x 2.5" |
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance; Air; 140mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; Max. tyre size: 29" x 2.6" |
| Headset | Merida M2331 |
| Stem | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise - Stem length: 50mm (all sizes) |
| Bars | Merida Expert TR; aluminium; 780mm wide; 20mm rise |
| Front Brake | Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT54; 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano SLX M7120; 4 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT54; 180mm rotor |
| Brake Lever | Shimano SLX M7120 |
| Rear Mech | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+; SGS |
| Shifters | Shimano XT; Multi Release and Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper post lever |
| Speed | 12 |
| Rims | Merida Expert TR; 29mm inner rim width; Aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Front Hub | Shimano SLX; 110x15mm; 32 spokes; Center lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX; 148x12mm, 32 spokes; Center lock. With Merida Expert TR axle including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead, folding; TR EXO Dual |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector; 29" x 2.4"; Kevlar bead; folding; TR EXO Dual |
| Seat Post | Merida Comp TR; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; Drop 125mm (S), 150mm (M/L), 175mm (XL/XXL) |
| Saddle | Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool |
| Chainset | Race Face Aeffect; 32 tooth chainset with Mr. Control CH-CM1 chainguide. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA 68/73 – 24mm |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Cassette | KMC X12 |
| Pedals | Resin Platform |
Merida Big Trail 2023 Sizing
|
Size |
Height (cm) |
Height (inches) |
| S (14.5") | 152 - 168 | 5'0 - 5'6 |
| M (16") | 160 - 180 | 5'5 - 5'11 |
| L (17") | 178 - 193 | 5'10 - 6'4 |
| XL (18") | 190 - 200 | 6'1 - 6'8 |
Merida Big Trail 2023 Geometry
|
Size (mm) |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
|
Seat tube |
380 |
410 |
430 |
450 |
|
Top tube horizontal |
579 |
600 |
622 |
645 |
|
Head tube length |
95 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
|
Head tube angle |
65.5 |
65.5 |
65.5 |
65.5 |
|
Seat tube angle |
75.5 |
75.5 |
75.5 |
75.5 |
|
Chainstay length |
435 |
435 |
435 |
435 |
|
BB drop |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
|
Fork length |
550 |
550 |
550 |
550 |
|
Stand over height |
716 |
723 |
725 |
728 |
|
Stack |
636 |
641 |
650 |
659 |
|
Reach |
415 |
435 |
455 |
475 |
|
Wheel base |
1150 |
1172 |
1196 |
1220 |
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