{"id":986,"date":"2022-05-20T10:03:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T10:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/?post_type=product&#038;p=986"},"modified":"2025-09-17T11:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:16:55","slug":"merida-big-nine-60-blue-29er-mtb","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/product\/merida-big-nine-60-blue-29er-mtb\/","title":{"rendered":"Merida Big Nine\/Big Seven 60 Blue Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RockShox Judy TK fork<\/li>\n<li>Shimano 2 x 9 drivetrain<\/li>\n<li>Sophisticated aluminium frame<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic disc brakes<\/li>\n<li>Tapered head tube<\/li>\n<li>Internal cable routing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>29er hardtail with sophisticated TFS aluminium frame, 2 x 9 drivetrain, RockShox Judy fork and complete Shimano drivetrain, Shimano hubs, and hydraulic disc brakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Merida&#8217;s heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot. All Big Nine and Big Seven models use a sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering the potential for future upgrades inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power As much Shimano componentry as possible has been added to complement the modern frame and enhance reliability. There are a wide range of sizes; Big Nine for taller riders and Big Seven for shorter riders with a healthy overlap between the two. For riders in the middle, riding style can be taken into account. If you are looking for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine, if you are looking for agility choose a Big Seven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\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 series aluminium tubing, double butted and technoformed.\u00a0 Tapered head tube. Inboard chain stay mounted disc brake.\u00a0Internal cable routing and mounts for mudguards and kick stands.<\/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>Rock Shox Judy TK; Coil; 100mm suspension travel Lockout; 46mm fork offset<\/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>27.5&#8243;\/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 CC; 17mm inner width; Material: aluminium<\/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>Black steel<\/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 TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spokes; 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 TX505; 135x9mm; 32 spokes; 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>Merida K1080; 29&#8243; x 2.2&#8243;; wire bead<\/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>Merida K1080; x 2.2&#8243;; wire bead<\/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>18<\/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 ST-EF505<\/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 DERAILLEUR<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano FD-M2020-TS<\/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 RD-M370<\/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>Shimano MT101-2; 36-22 teeth chainwheel with 170mm &#8211; S, 175mm &#8211; M\/XXL length crank<\/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 CS-HG200; 11-32 teeth; 9 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\">BOTTOM BRACKET<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano BB-UN100 (or FSA TH-7420ST if Shimano supply is delayed)<\/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 M99<\/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\">PEDAL<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>VP Components, VPE-891<\/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 BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275 if Shimano supply is delayed)<\/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 BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275) hydraulic brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm 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 BR-MT200 (or Tektro HD-M275) hydraulic brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm 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 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 CC; aluminium; 690mm width; 15mm 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 CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree stem angle &#8211; Length : 70 mm-S, 80 mm-M, 90 mm-L, 100 mm-XL, 110 mm-XXL<\/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>Merida M2345<\/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 Sport comfort<\/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 CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; 15mm setback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridauk.com\/\">Merida Bikes<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/contact-us\/\">Contact us for stock<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please contact us for availability<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1012,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[169],"product_cat":[23,40,104],"product_tag":[55,56,72,39,27],"class_list":{"0":"post-986","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-merida","7":"product_cat-hardtail-mountain-bikes","8":"product_cat-merida-bikes","9":"product_cat-special-offers","10":"product_tag-29er","11":"product_tag-big-nine","12":"product_tag-hard-tail","13":"product_tag-merida","14":"product_tag-mtb","16":"first","17":"instock","18":"sale","19":"shipping-taxable","20":"purchasable","21":"product-type-simple"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/986","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\/1012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=986"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=986"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}