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- Lightweight carbon frame for agility
- 120mm Rock Shox Judy fork with remote lockout
- Shimano XT rear derailleur for precise shifting
- Powerful Shimano RT54 disc brakes
- Tubeless-ready rims for reduced rolling resistance
The Merida Big.Nine TR 5000 Cross-Country Bike is engineered for high-performance riding on rugged trails. Featuring a lightweight BIGNINE TR CF3 III carbon frame and a 120mm Rock Shox Judy fork with remote lockout, it delivers exceptional agility and control. The Shimano XT rear derailleur ensures precise gear changes, while the Shimano RT54 disc brakes provide reliable stopping power. With tubeless-ready rims and a sleek design, this bike is perfect for avid cross-country riders seeking both speed and durability.
Bottom bracket: | Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm |
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Chain: | KMC X12 |
Colour: | Blue |
Crankset: | 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
Derailleur rear: | Shimano XT; SGS |
Fork: | Rock Shox Judy Gold; Air; 120 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 51 mm fork offset |
Frame: | BIGNINE TR CF3 III MAT carbon 29x24 max WHS 148x12 AST BSA BBR |
Grip: | MERIDA EXPERT EC |
Handlebar: | MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat |
Handlebar stem: | MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD; incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT |
Rim: | MERIDA EXPERT CC II; 25 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
Rotor front: | Shimano RT54; 180mm |
Rotor rear: | Shimano RT54; 160mm |
Saddle: | MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool |
Season: | 2025 |
Seat post: | MERIDA TEAM TR SL; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M: 150 SPT - L/XL/XXL: 170 SPT |
Wheel size: | 29" |
Merida Big Nine Bike Sizing Chart


Merida is an international bike brand with its headquarters in Taiwan, the R&D department is based near Stuttgart in Germany. To be based in Germany has historical reasons for MERIDA but the precise location was chosen specifically because the region around Stuttgart is one of the hot spots of the automotive and machine building industry which Germany is famous for and attracts a hugely skilled design and engineer labor force.
The Merida team are more than just highly trained and experienced bicycle creators – they simply love everything ‘bike’. Most of their R&D staff are daily bike commuters while others are serious mountain bikers, who regularly compete in Marathon, Enduro and Downhill competitions, or licensed road racers and even ambitious Ironman triathletes. Get the behind the scenes view of the Merida R&D centre and meet some of their key members of staff in the below video.
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Please note, due to challenges in the product supply chain, bike specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications listed below may not match exactly as shown in the photo.