2021
2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION
The 2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION sits at the upright end of the range for a XC bike, with a steeper head angle and a longer rear center. Reach 382 to 445 mm, stack 614 to 670 mm. The BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION build comes with Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ shifting and Maxxis Ikon tires.
Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Merida
- Model
- BIG.NINE
- Model year
- 2021
- Frame
- SLX-EDITION
- Type
- XC
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, XL, and XXL
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- merida-bikes.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 382 | 398 | 414 | 429 | 445 |
| Stack(mm) | 614 | 628 | 642 | 656 | 670 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 570 | 590 | 610 | 630 | 650 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1069 | 1090 | 1110 | 1131 | 1152 |
| BB drop(mm) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Standover(mm) | 679 | 727 | 763 | 800 | 843 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 370 | 430 | 470 | 510 | 560 |
| Fork length(mm) | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 115 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
Stock build
18 parts
Frame
Merida BIG.NINE TFS III
Suspension
Manitou Markhor Comp
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Shimano SM-RT30
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION in size L?
- In size L, reach is 414 mm and stack is 642 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION?
- The head tube angle is 70 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2021 Merida BIG.NINE SLX-EDITION ship with?
- The stock build includes Merida BIG.NINE TFS III, Manitou Markhor Comp, Shimano SLX, and Maxxis Ikon.
- 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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