off.road.cc editor picks the Big Trail as ‘MTB of the Year’

The BIG.TRAIL 600 is the top dog of our progressive trail hardtail lineup. The third generation of our trail hardtail builds on an award-winning heritage – and it turns things up a notch. It’s more capable and fun than ever, thanks to new geometry that boosts the descending ability to scary-fast levels and the climbing ability up to ‘mountain goat’. We’ve also made sure the show is as good as the go, with sleeker and more refined looks, plus extra frame protection to keep it that way.

The BIG.TRAIL is back and better than ever! Hailed by the international mountain bike press as one of the best trail hardtails around, we’ve tweaked it so it goes up, down and along even faster – which obviously means more fun. With updated, progressive geometry, the new BIG.TRAIL builds on an incredibly successful heritage, with a slack head angle and extended reach helping tame the gnarliest trails and a steeper seat angle that makes climbing up to do it again a breeze. We’ve also given it a slicker and tricker look and improved the frame protection too, so it’ll stay looking good for longer. Join the BIG.TRAIL family and enjoy hassle-free trail fun in spades. Available from XSmall to XLarge, perfect for finding your preferred size and reach options.

frame BIG.TRAIL TFS II
  • material: aluminium
  • 29×2.4″ max. wheelsize
  • 148x12mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
frame size Short, Mid, Long, XLong
fork Rock Shox Pike
  • Air
  • 140mm suspension travel
  • tapered
  • platform
  • 44mm fork offset
  • 29×2.6 max. wheelsize
rim Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp
hubs Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC500-MS-B
front tyre Maxxis Minion DHF
rear tyre Maxxis Dissector
Hubs MERIDA EXPERT TR
crank Shimano Deore M6120
bottom bracket Shimano MT501
Cassette Shimano Deore M6100
chain KMC X12
shifters Shimano SL-MT500-IL / Shimano Deore M6100
rear derailleur Shimano Deore M6100
brakes Shimano Deore M6120
rotors Shimano RT64
headset Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck
Stem MERIDA EXPERT eTRII
stem size 40 mm
handlebar MERIDA EXPERT TR II
grip MERIDA COMP TR
seat post MERIDA EXPERT TR II
saddle MERIDA COMP SL
seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
approx. weight 14.5 kg