{"id":1377,"date":"2025-01-21T11:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1377"},"modified":"2025-08-27T08:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:53:14","slug":"merida-big-trail-600-trail-mtb-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/product\/merida-big-trail-600-trail-mtb-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Merida Big Trail 500 Trail MTB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><br \/>\nModern trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle<br \/>\n140mm RockShox Psylo Air fork<br \/>\n1 x 10 Shimano CUES drivetrain<br \/>\nShimano 4 piston hydraulic front disc brake<br \/>\nDropper seat post<br \/>\nBoost Axle standard<br \/>\n29er aluminium hardcore hardtail with RockShox Psylo Silver RC 140mm Air sprung fork, Shimano CUES 1 x 10 drivetrain<\/p>\n<p>The original Big Trail was designed on the back of a napkin when several UK customers and Merida\u2019s German R&amp;D team chewed the fat about what would make the perfect UK trail bike. The resulting bike received rave press reviews and delighted customers worldwide. Since then Merida\u2019s R&amp;D team have wowed the mountain bike world winning the coveted MBUK Bike of the year in both the Trail bike and Enduro bike categories. Big Trail II takes many of those award-winning learnings: A steeper seat angle (up from 75.5\u00b0 to 76.5\u00b0) puts the rider in an efficient climbing position and shortens the top tube allowing Merida to extend the reach meaning the bike doesn&#8217;t feel too long when you&#8217;re pedalling in a seated position but provides plenty of stability on rough terrain. The head angle goes from an already progressive 65.5\u00b0 to 64.0\u00b0 and when combined with a large 70mm BB drop (up from 66.5?mm), gives the feeling of \u2018sitting in the bike\u2019 rather than \u2018on it\u2019 providing plenty of stability and confidence when things get rowdy. The geometry follows the Agilometer principles which means most sizes work for most body sizes so riding style can be factored in. If you want to go crazy fast, take the longer size, for agility, take a shorter size.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"scroll-pane-title\">Specification<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row feature-row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Frame<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>TFS &#8211; 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard, Max tyre size 29&#8243; x 2.5&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Fork<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>RockShox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140mm travel; platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Gears<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Shifters<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano CUES U6000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Derailleur<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano CUES U6000; GS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Chain<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>KMC xGlide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Chainset<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Expert TR II; 32 teeth With Merida Expert TR ISCG05 &#8211; 165mm XShort and Short; 170mm Mid, Long and Xlong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Cassette<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Brake Lever<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano MT410<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Front Brake<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano MT410; 4 piston with Shimano RT30; 203mm rotor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Brake<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano MT4100; 2 piston with Shimano RT30; 180mm rotor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Grip<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Comp EC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Handlebar<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Expert TR II; aluminium; 780mm wide; 18mm rise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Stem<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Expert eTRII; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise &#8211; Size &#8211; 40 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Head Set<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Acros ICR Merida external neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Saddle<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Comp SL; V-mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Seat Post<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; XShort: 150mm seat post travel &#8211; Short: 170mm seat post travel &#8211; Mid\/Long: 200mm seat post travel &#8211; XLong: 230mm seat post travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Wheel Size<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>29&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rims<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Spokes<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Double Butted Black stainless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Front Hub<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Hub<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Front Tyre<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Maxxis Minion DHF; 29&#8243; x 2.5&#8243;; Kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Tyre<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Maxxis Dissector; 29&#8243; x 2.4&#8243;; Kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Colour<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grey\/Black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Season<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridauk.com\/\">Merida Bikes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/contact-us\/\">Contact us for stock<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Modern trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle<\/li>\n<li>140mm Marzocchi Z2 fork<\/li>\n<li>1 x 12 Shimano Deore drivetrain<\/li>\n<li>Low standover height paired with long travel dropper posts<\/li>\n<li>Multiple fixing points for bottles and other equipment<\/li>\n<li>Internal cable routing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2511,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[23,40,73],"product_tag":[55,72,97,39,27,74],"class_list":{"0":"post-1377","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-hardtail-mountain-bikes","7":"product_cat-merida-bikes","8":"product_cat-trail-bikes","9":"product_tag-29er","10":"product_tag-hard-tail","11":"product_tag-hardtail","12":"product_tag-merida","13":"product_tag-mtb","14":"product_tag-trail-bike","16":"first","17":"instock","18":"shipping-taxable","19":"purchasable","20":"product-type-simple"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1377"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1377"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}