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Merida Big.Trail 500 Hardtail Trail Bike Gunmetal Grey/Black
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- Alloy frame for durability
- 140mm RockShox front suspension
- Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain
- Hydraulic disc brakes for control
- 29" tubeless-ready wheels
The Merida Big.Trail 500 Hardtail Trail Bike in Gunmetal Grey/Black is designed for those who crave adventure on rugged terrains. Built with a robust alloy frame, this bike offers durability and performance. The 140mm RockShox front suspension ensures a smooth ride over rough trails, while the Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain provides reliable shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes deliver excellent stopping power, and the 29" tubeless-ready wheels enhance traction and stability. Whether you're tackling steep climbs or fast descents, the Merida Big.Trail 500 is your perfect trail companion.
| Axles: | R: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
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| Brakes: | F: Sram DB4; 4 piston | R: Sram DB4; 4 piston |
| Cassette: | Shimano LG300; 11-48 ATC; 10 GER |
| Chain: | KMC xGlide |
| Colour: | Gunmetal Grey(Black) |
| Crankset: | MERIDA Expert TR II; 32 ATC; 165mm XSHORT, SHORT, MID and LONG; 170mm XLONG |
| Derailleur rear: | Shimano CUES U6000; GS |
| Fork: | Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140 STR; platform |
| Frame: | BIG.TRAIL TFS II; MAT aluminium; 29x2.4" max. WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR |
| Grip: | MERIDA COMP TR |
| Handlebar: | MERIDA COMP TR II; MAT aluminium; 780 WHB; 35 RHB |
| Handlebar stem: | MERIDA EXPERT eTRII; MAT aluminium; 35 DSH; 0 ASD; 40 mm |
| Headset: | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Hubs: | F: Shimano TC500-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock | R: Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
| Rim: | MERIDA COMP TR; 29 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Rotor front: | Sram CenterLine; 200mm |
| Rotor rear: | Sram CenterLine; 180mm |
| Saddle: | MERIDA COMP SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount |
| Season: | 2026 |
| Seat post: | MERIDA EXPERT TR II; 34.9 DSP; 0 SSB; XSHORT: 150 SPT - SHORT/MID : 170 SPT - LONG: 200 SPT - XLONG: 230 SPT |
| Shifters: | F: Shimano SL-MT500-L | R: Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Tyres: | F: Maxxis Minion DHF; 29x2.5"; fold; TR EXO Dual | R: Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; fold; TR EXO Dual |
| Wheel size: | 29" |
Merida is an international bike brand with its headquarters in Taiwan, the R&D department is based near Stuttgart in Germany. To be based in Germany has historical reasons for MERIDA but the precise location was chosen specifically because the region around Stuttgart is one of the hot spots of the automotive and machine building industry which Germany is famous for and attracts a hugely skilled design and engineer labor force.
The Merida team are more than just highly trained and experienced bicycle creators – they simply love everything ‘bike’. Most of their R&D staff are daily bike commuters while others are serious mountain bikers, who regularly compete in Marathon, Enduro and Downhill competitions, or licensed road racers and even ambitious Ironman triathletes. Get the behind the scenes view of the Merida R&D centre and meet some of their key members of staff in the below video.
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