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- Lightweight aluminium frame with 29" wheels
- Versatile enough for the trail or the commute
- Comfort and control enhancing suspension fork
- Powerful and refined Shimano EP8 motor, 85Nm torque
- Integrated 630Wh battery
- Assist speeds up to 32 km/h
- Approx range 30 - 80km on singletrack, 100 - 270km on flat
- Shimano XT/SLX 1 x 12 speed drivetrain
- Shimano 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Maxxis Rekon Race tyres
Work/life balance? Easy. This machine can party off-road on the weekend and still commute to work on time on Monday, thanks to Shimano’s reliable EP8 motor and a high-tech frame design. Getting the work/life balance right can be tricky, but the Merida eBig Nine 700 Electric Hardtail Mountain Bike manages it perfectly. It’s ready to rip the trails at the weekend, with the off-road tyres, suspension fork, wide-range drivetrain, and Shimano EP8 motor helping you make short work of the climbs and descents. When it’s time to get back to business, it’s the perfect commuting partner, with a sleekly integrated 630 Wh battery delivering plenty of range and the ability to cross town without breaking a sweat.
Axles: | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
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Battery: | integrated 630 Wh battery |
Brakes: | Shimano M4100 4 piston |
Chain: | KMC e12T EPT |
Chainwheel: | Shimano CRE70-12-B |
Colour: | Grey/Black |
Colour (text): | Grey/Black |
Crankset: | Sjimano FCEM600 165 mm |
Derailleur rear: | Shimano XT RDM8100 Shadow+ 12 |
Fork: | SR Suntour RAIDON34 LOR, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, 51mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max wheelsize |
Frame: | eBig Nine Lite III - Material: aluminium, 29x2.35" without fender max./ 29"x2.25" with fender, max. wheelsize 148x12mm axle standard intube |
Freewheel: | Shimano M6100 |
Grip: | MERIDA EXPERT EC |
Handlebar: | MERIDA EXPERT eTR |
Handlebar stem: | MERIDA EXPERT eTRII |
Headset: | MERIDA 8157 |
Hubs: | Shimano SLX 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock 148x12mm width rear hub, 36 spoke holes Centerlock |
Light(s): | F: Lezyne E-Bike Power E115, StVZO, reverse MERIDA Custom Mount | R: Dilight CG-214RG STVZO USB |
Motor drive unit: | Shimano EP8, 85Nm Torque |
Pedals: | VP VPE-527 |
Rim: | MERIDA COMP CC |
Rotor front: | Shimano RT30 180mm |
Rotor rear: | Shimano RTEM3000 180mm |
Saddle: | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
Season: | 2022 |
Seat clamp: | MERIDA EXPERT |
Seat post: | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
Spokes: | Black stainless |
Tyres: | Maxxis Rekon Race |
Wheel size: | 29" |
Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
Tyre Sizes | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
ST seat tube [mm] | 380 | 430 | 480 | 530 |
TT top tube [mm] | 588 | 605 | 625 | 645 |
CS chain stay length [mm] | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 |
HTA head tube angle [°] | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 |
STA seat tube angle [°] | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 |
BD bottom bracked drop [mm] | 62.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 |
HT head tube [mm] | 115 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
FL fork length [mm] | 527 | 527 | 527 | 527 |
R reach [mm] | 411 | 427 | 445 | 462 |
S stack [mm] | 636 | 640 | 650 | 659 |
WB wheel base [mm] | 1165 | 1183 | 1204 | 1225 |
SH stand over height [mm] | 719 | 750 | 794 | 835 |
Merida Big Nine Bike Sizing Chart
Merida Bikes Warranties
Lifetime warranty on all frames
Lifetime warranty on all frames for the entire ownership of the original purchaser. This covers manufacturing and material defects. No exclusions for racing. Rider and equipment weight limit: 120kg for standard bikes; 140kg for e-Bikes. Proof of purchase must be presented. (frames from model year 2015 onwards). *Conditions apply. *The lifespan of a bike is up to ten years.
Forks: Carbon and aluminium rigid forks are guaranteed for 5 years from the date of purchase
Suspension: Rear suspension components are guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase
All other MERIDA branded components, including paint and finish, are guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase.
The Merida Warranty Excludes:
Componentry which isn’t Merida branded (see below)
Normal wear and tear
Damage caused by accidents, neglect or abuse
Improper assembly
Improper follow-up maintenance; all bikes must be serviced by an authorised MERIDA dealer within 6 months of purchase. Suspension systems must be serviced annually by an authorised dealer
Modification or alteration of the frame or original components
Branded Components
Issues relating to branded original components, such as Shimano or SRAM are the responsibility of the appropriate component manufacturer’s warranty and subject to their terms and conditions.
In the case of branded components failing, please contact your local MERIDA stockist who will liaise with the relevant distributor on your behalf.
If the cause of the fault isn’t initially clear based on the information and photos your MERIDA stockists provides, the defective product may need to be returned to MERIDA Bicycles Ltd for closer inspection.
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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