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2021 Merida Big Trail

Trail

The 2021 Merida Big Trail sits more upright than most trail bikes. Reach 415 to 500 mm, stack 636 to 659 mm. The Big Trail 200 build comes with Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow+ shifting and Shimano MT400 wheels.

Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .

Key facts

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

Compared with other trail bikes on frame geometry alone.

  • Lower bottom bracket than 9 in 10 trail bikes: 67 mm, where most sit near 33.

Geometry by size

2021 Merida Big Trail geometry drawing, size LSide view of the 2021 Merida Big Trail frame in size L, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1196A 455mmB 650mmJ 1196mmH 435mmK 67mmC 622mmD 65.5°E 75.5°F 110mmG 430mmL 725mmM 550mm
Geometry drawing, size L, to scale.
2021 Merida Big Trail geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXLXXL
Reach(mm)415435455475500
Stack(mm)636641650659659
Head tube angle(°)65.565.565.565.565.5
Seat tube angle(°)75.575.575.575.575.5
Effective top tube(mm)579600622645670
Chainstay length(mm)435435435435435
Wheelbase(mm)11501172119612201245
BB drop(mm)66.566.566.566.566.5
Standover(mm)716 (from the manufacturer)723 (from the manufacturer)725 (from the manufacturer)728 (from the manufacturer)730 (from the manufacturer)
Seat tube length(mm)380410430450470
Fork length(mm)550 (from the manufacturer)550 (from the manufacturer)550 (from the manufacturer)550 (from the manufacturer)550 (from the manufacturer)
Head tube length(mm)95100110120120
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Stock build

Big Trail 20019 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS
Frame

Suspension

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

Drivetrain

Wheels & Tires

Shimano MT400
Wheelset
Kenda Regolith
Tire

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm

Seatpost & Saddle

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Big Trail 40022 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 140mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mm

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 10From the manufacturer: Actuation type Mechanical
ChainSpeeds 10
Chainring
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Regolith
Tire

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm

Seatpost & Saddle

Dropper post

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Big Trail 50022 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS
Frame

Suspension

RockShox Recon RL Silver
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 140mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 42mm

Drivetrain

Shimano Deore M5100
Cassette
ChainSpeeds 11From the manufacturer: Links 118
Merida standard
Bottom bracket
Pedals

Wheels & Tires

Shimano / Merida MT400-B / COMP TR
Wheelset
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready Yes

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 780mm

Seatpost & Saddle

Dropper post

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Big Trail 60020 parts

Frame

Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Travel 140mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 44mm

Drivetrain

Shimano MT500
Shifter
KMC X12
Chain
CranksetCrank length 170 / 175mmFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Race Face RIDE
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 32 t

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready Yes

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 780mm

Seatpost & Saddle

dropper
Dropper post

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Merida Big Trail?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Merida Big Trail in size L?
In size L, reach is 455 mm and stack is 650 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Merida Big Trail?
The head tube angle is 65.5 degrees in every size.
What does the 2021 Merida Big Trail 200 ship with?
The stock build includes Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS, SR Suntour XCM32 DS, Shimano Deore M4100, and Shimano MT400.
Which years of the Merida Big Trail are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Merida Big Trail for 2021, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, and 2019.

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