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Merida Big Trail 500
- Alloy Frame
- 1x11 Speed Shimano Deore Drivetrain (11-51 cassette)
- Merida Comp TR Dropper Seat Post
- Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- RockShox Recon Silver RL Fork with 42 mm offset - 140mm Travel
Review
"The Merida Big.Trail is going to be a lot of fun for someone getting their first proper mountain bike, or a rider looking for a trail hardtail without breaking the bank."
- Mike Blewitt
The Merida Big Trail 500 is a burly hardtail beast which is at home on the trails. The Big Trail reignites a bike with modern trail geometry, big 29er wheels and long travel for grip and comfort. This bike is all about bringing the most out of a hardtail which is easy to set up, maintain, affordable and can be just as fun as a full suspension mountain bike.
The lightweight alloy frame with internally routed cables is paired with a RockShox Recon Silver RL Fork with 140mm travel and lockout for versatile trail capabilities. The modern trail geometry ensures that this bike can descend with speed even on technical trails and still climb with ease thanks to the central seating position over the bottom bracket. Ride aggressively on trails all day long with the 1x11 speed Shimano Deore drivetrain which is efficient and smooth. Add in the Hydraulic Disc brakes for powerful braking and this bike is flat out fun, ready to corner with aggression and confidence. Spend all day riding with fixing points for two bottles and hidden rack, fender and kickstand mounts for anyone that wants to make this bike a capable commuter.
The 500 takes it up a notch from the Big Trail 400, moving from 10 speed to 11 speed with the excellent RockShox Fork. Move up the to Big Trail 600 and you get a Marzocchi Z2 fork and a 12 speed Shimano drivetrain with M4100 Hydraulic Disc Brakes. However the Big Trail 500 is more than capable for the rider looking to rip it up on the trails on a big and modern trail bike.
Modern Trail Geometry
A long reach, paired with a slack 65.5° head angle and a steep seat angle make the BIG.TRAIL a solid descender even when the trail is full of roots and rocks, maintaining impressive climbing abilities, due to the central seating position over the bottom bracket. The extra short seat tube and low stand over height help create lots of space to manoeuvre the bike when the trail is tough but also allow for long travel dropper posts.
Boost Technology
The entire BIG.TRAIL range offers Boost technology at the front and rear. The shallower axle standard of 110 mm (front) and 148 mm (rear) allows for a wider spoke angle, resulting in a stiffer and stronger wheel, hugely beneficial on trail hardtails with 29er wheels.
Tyre Clearance
Our BIG.TRAIL rolls on 29er wheels and has tyre clearance for up to 2.5“ trail tyres. The combination of 29er wheels and 2.5“ tyres offer plenty or corner and climbing grip, while the big tyre volume and the 29er’ rolling over ability’ give our trail hardtail extra comfort and stability.
| SKU | 21MeridaBigTrail500GlossyBlackMattCoolGrey |
|---|---|
| Season | 2021 |
| Sizing SKUs | SM: MEHP2181827, MD: MEHP2181838, LG: MEHP2181849, XL: MEHP2181850 |
| Click & Collect | Yes |
| Shipped Nationally | Yes |
| Frame | BIG.TRAIL TFS; MAT aluminium; 29 WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Fork | Rock Shox Recon Silver RL; 140 STR; Tapered; 42mm fork offset |
| Fork Brand | RockShox |
| Front Travel | 140mm |
| Speeds | 1 x 11 |
| Front Gears | Single |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Gears | 11 Speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M5100; 32 ATC |
| Pedals | VP VPE-891 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore HG601 |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro M275; 2 piston; Rotors: Shimano RT10, 180mm/180mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Brake Levers | Tektro |
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100; 11-51 ATC; 11 Speed |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Tyres | Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; fold; TR EXO Dual |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP TR; 29 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Hubs | Shimano MT400-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 Spokes; Centerlock |
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA 68/73 – 24mm |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT TR; MAT aluminium; 780 Wide; 20 Rise |
| Headset | MERIDA M4455 |
| Grips | MERIDA COMP EC |
| Stem | MERIDA EXPERT TR; MAT aluminium; 35 Diameter; 0 Angle |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP TR; 30.9 Diameter; 0 Setback; S: 125 SPT - M/L/XL: 150 SPT |
Merida Big Trail Sizing Chart
This is an accurate estimate, and every new bike comes with a free professional bike fit when you click & collect in store, plus all bikes have a 30 day Perfect Ride Guarantee.
Legend
ST Seat Tube
TT Top Tube
CS Chain Stay Length
HTA Head Tube Angle
STA Seat Tube Angle
BD Bottom Bracket Drop
HT Head Tube
FL Fork Length
R Reach
S Stack
WB Wheel Base
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Size |
SM | MD | LG | XL | Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | Frame Size | 38 | 41 | 43 | 45 | ST Seat Tube (mm) | 380.0 | 410.0 | 430.0 | 450.0 | TT Top Tube (mm) | 579.0 | 600.0 | 622.0 | 645.0 | CS Chain Stay Length (mm) | 435.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 | HTA Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | STA Seat Tube Angle (°) | 75.5 | 75.5 | 75.5 | 75.5 | HT Head Tube (mm) | 95.0 | 100.0 | 110.0 | 120.0 | R Reach (mm) | 415.0 | 435.0 | 455.0 | 475.0 | S Stack (mm) | 636.0 | 641.0 | 650.0 | 659.0 | WB Wheel Base (mm) | 1150.0 | 1172.0 | 1196.0 | 1220.0 |
