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Merida2021

2021 Merida BIG.NINE

XC

The 2021 Merida BIG.NINE sits more upright than most XC bikes, with a steeper head angle. Reach 402 to 468 mm, stack 617 to 664 mm. The BIG.NINE 15 build comes with Shimano FD-TY700 shifting and Merida K1080 tires.

Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Merida
Model year
2021
Type
XC
Geometry labels
S, M, L, XL, and XXL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
merida-bikes.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2021 Merida BIG.NINE geometry drawing, size LSide view of the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE frame in size L, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1121A 438mmB 631mmJ 1121mmH 433mmK 65mmC 625mmD 70.0°E 73.5°F 110mmG 483mmL 778mmM 506mm
Geometry drawing, size L, to scale.
2021 Merida BIG.NINE geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXLXXL
Reach(mm)402421438454468
Stack(mm)617622631645664
Head tube angle(°)7070707070
Seat tube angle(°)73.573.573.573.573.5
Effective top tube(mm)585605625645665
Chainstay length(mm)433433433433433
Wheelbase(mm)10801101112111421163
BB drop(mm)6565656565
Standover(mm)681744778819842
Seat tube length(mm)380444483532584
Fork length(mm)506506506506506
Head tube length(mm)95100110125145

Stock build

BIG.NINE 1519 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE SPEED
Frame

Suspension

SR Suntour XCT30
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mm

Drivetrain

Shimano FD-TY700
Derailleur
SunRace M84
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 8
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 690mm
FSA No.10
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

Seatpost

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BIG.NINE 2019 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS III
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mm

Drivetrain

Shimano FD-TY700
Derailleur
Shimano Acera M360
Derailleur
SunRace M84
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 8
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 690mm

Seatpost & Saddle

Seatpost

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BIG.NINE 20018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS III
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 46mm

Drivetrain

ChainSpeeds 10
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 30018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS III
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 46mm

Drivetrain

Shimano Deore
Derailleur
ChainSpeeds 10
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 300017 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF3
Frame

Suspension

Manitou Markhor Comp
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Lockout

Drivetrain

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 40018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS III
Frame

Suspension

Manitou Markhor Comp
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Lockout

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 11
Shimano Deore M5100
Cassette
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 50020 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS III
Frame

Suspension

Manitou Markhor Comp
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Lockout

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 11
Shimano Deore
Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5100
Cassette
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 500017 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF3
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mm

Drivetrain

KMC X12
Chain

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6100
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 60017 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE LITE
Frame

Suspension

Manitou Markhor Comp
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Lockout

Drivetrain

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6100
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 700017 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF3
Frame

Suspension

RockShox SID SL Select
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 42mm

Drivetrain

Shimano XT
Shifter
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body Shimano Micro Spline
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility 12-speed

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Flat Mount

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 800016 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF5
Frame

Suspension

RockShox Sid SL Ultimate
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Offset 42mm

Drivetrain

Derailleur
SRAM XX1 Eagle
Cassette
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

SRAM G2 RSC
Brake
SRAM Centerline X
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm

Seatpost & Saddle

Scratch M5 PAS
Saddle

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BIG.NINE 900015 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF5
Frame

Suspension

Fox 32 Float SC Factory
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 44mm

Drivetrain

Wheels & Tires

DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE
Wheelset
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Flat Mount
Shimano RT-MT900
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm

Seatpost & Saddle

Scratch M5 PAS
Saddle

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BIG.NINE XT18 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF3
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mm

Drivetrain

Shimano XT
Shifter
Cassette

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Flat Mount
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 720mm
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

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Sources agreeManufacturer

Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE in size L?
In size L, reach is 438 mm and stack is 631 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE?
The head tube angle is 70 degrees in every size.
What does the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE 15 ship with?
The stock build includes Merida BIG.NINE SPEED, SR Suntour XCT30, Shimano ST-EF505, and Merida K1080.
Which years of the Merida BIG.NINE are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Merida BIG.NINE for 2021, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019.

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