{"id":2639,"date":"2025-08-30T09:16:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T09:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2639"},"modified":"2025-08-30T09:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T09:25:38","slug":"merida-big-trail-600-hardtail-mtb","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/product\/merida-big-trail-600-hardtail-mtb\/","title":{"rendered":"Merida Big Trail 600 Hardtail MTB"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text_1\">\n<p>off.road.cc editor picks the Big Trail as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.merida-bikes.com\/en-gb\/news\/detail\/1587\/off.road.cc+editor+picks+the+Big+Trail+as+%27MTB+of+the+Year%27\">\u2018MTB of the Year\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_1\">\n<p>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 &#8211; and it turns things up a notch. It&#8217;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 &#8216;mountain goat&#8217;. We&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text_2\">\n<p>The BIG.TRAIL is back and better than ever!\u00a0Hailed\u00a0by the international mountain bike press as one of the best trail hardtails around, we&#8217;ve tweaked it so it goes up, down and along even faster &#8211; 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&#8217;ve also given it a slicker and tricker look and improved the frame protection too, so it&#8217;ll stay looking good for longer. Join the BIG.TRAIL family and enjoy hassle-free trail fun in spades. Available from XSmall to XLarge,\u00a0perfect\u00a0for finding your preferred size and reach options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text_2\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-6 specification-list-col-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-6 specification-list-col-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">frame<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">BIG.TRAIL TFS II<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-description frame-desc-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"spec-desc-wrap\">\n<ul>\n<li>material: aluminium<\/li>\n<li>29&#215;2.4&#8243; max. wheelsize<\/li>\n<li>148x12mm axle standard<\/li>\n<li>BSA bottom bracket standard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div 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X12<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"specification-item\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">shifters<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">Shimano SL-MT500-IL \/ Shimano Deore M6100<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-6 specification-list-col-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">rear derailleur<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">Shimano Deore M6100<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">brakes<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">Shimano Deore M6120<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">rotors<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">Shimano RT64<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">headset<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">Stem<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">MERIDA EXPERT eTRII<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"specification-item\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">stem size<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">40 mm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">handlebar<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">MERIDA EXPERT TR II<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"specification-item\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">grip<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">MERIDA COMP TR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">seat post<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">MERIDA EXPERT TR II<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\"><span class=\"specification-name\">saddle<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"specification-value\">MERIDA COMP SL<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div 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