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Merida2026

2026 Merida BIG.NINE

XC

The 2026 Merida BIG.NINE sits at the aggressive end of the range for a XC bike, with a shorter rear center. Reach 432 to 512 mm, stack 606 to 634 mm. The BIG.NINE 15 build comes with Shimano Acera M315 shifting and Kenda K1080 tires.

Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Merida
Model year
2026
Type
XC
Geometry labels
S, M, L, XL, and XXL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Wheels
FSA SCi30
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
merida-bikes.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2026 Merida BIG.NINE geometry drawing, size LSide view of the 2026 Merida BIG.NINE frame in size L, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1173A 472mmB 615mmJ 1173mmH 436mmK 65mmC 633mmD 68.0°E 75.3°F 105mmG 440mmL 710mmM 506mm
Geometry drawing, size L, to scale.
2026 Merida BIG.NINE geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXLXXL
Reach(mm)432452472492512
Stack(mm)606606615624634
Head tube angle(°)6868686868
Seat tube angle(°)75.375.375.375.375.3
Effective top tube(mm)591611633655678
Chainstay length(mm)430433436439442
Wheelbase(mm)11231146117311991226
BB drop(mm)6565656565
Standover(mm)704704710731752
Seat tube length(mm)380410440470500
Fork length(mm)506506506506506
Head tube length(mm)9595105115125

Stock build

BIG.NINE 1518 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type Coil

Drivetrain

Shimano Acera M315
Derailleur
Chain
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

Seatpost

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BIG.NINE 2018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mm

Drivetrain

ChainFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 8
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Booster
Tire

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 20017 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 46mm

Drivetrain

KMC XGlide
Chain
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Booster
Tire
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 30017 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 46mm

Drivetrain

Shimano CUES U6020
Derailleur
KMC XGlide
Chain
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Booster
Tire
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 300017 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF3 III
Frame

Suspension

RockShox Judy RL Gold
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 100mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mmFrom the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8" - 1,5"From the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 30mm

Drivetrain

KMC X12
Chain
Shimano Deore MT512
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface Direct MountFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Shimano MT501
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 760mm

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 4018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mm

Drivetrain

KMC XGlide
Chain
Shimano CUES UT-400-1
Crankset
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Booster
Tire

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 40016 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

RockShox Judy RL Gold
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mmFrom the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8" - 1,5"From the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 30mm

Drivetrain

KMC XGlide
Chain
Shimano MT500
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 6018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mm

Drivetrain

Shimano CUES U3020
Derailleur
Cassette
KMC XGlide
Chain
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Booster
Tire
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE 700018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF3 III
Frame

Suspension

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

Drivetrain

KMC X12
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100
Crankset
Shimano MT501
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7100
Brake
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 760mm

Seatpost & Saddle

FSA SL-K
Seatpost

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BIG.NINE 8018 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE TFS V
Frame

Suspension

RockShox Judy TK
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 9mm Quick ReleaseFrom the manufacturer: Offset 46mmFrom the manufacturer: Brake mount DiscFrom the manufacturer: Damper TurnKey

Drivetrain

KMC XGlide
Chain
Shimano CUES UT-400-1
Crankset
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Booster
Tire
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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BIG.NINE XT17 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.NINE CF3 III
Frame

Suspension

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

Drivetrain

KMC X12
Chain
Bottom bracketFrom the manufacturer: Shell standard BSA (Threaded)From the manufacturer: Shell width 73From the manufacturer: Weight 79 g

Wheels & Tires

Wheelset
TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 760mm

Seatpost & Saddle

FSA SL-K
Seatpost

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Sources agreeManufacturer

Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Merida BIG.NINE?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Merida BIG.NINE in size L?
In size L, reach is 472 mm and stack is 615 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Merida BIG.NINE?
The head tube angle is 68 degrees in every size.
What does the 2026 Merida BIG.NINE 15 ship with?
The stock build includes Merida BIG.NINE TFS V, SR Suntour XCE 28, Shimano Acera M315, and Kenda K1080.
Which years of the Merida BIG.NINE are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Merida BIG.NINE for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019.

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