The Big Nine 10K is Merida's flagship carbon cross-country race hardtail, a high-spec modern take on the classic XC race bike built around Shimano's latest wireless XTR Di2 groupset.
It uses Merida's lightest CF5 carbon frame, now completely redesigned with more fatigue-reducing compliance and progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing. The result is ruthlessly efficient on the climbs, with more descending confidence than any Big Nine before it, and there's clearance for 2.4" tyres.
The build is packed with the best XC race kit around: a 100mm Fox 32 Step-Cast Factory fork with remote lockout, wireless Shimano XTR Di2 12-speed shifting, XTR brakes, Reynolds Blacklabel 309 carbon wheels and a one-piece FSA carbon cockpit.
Features
- Merida's lightest CF5 carbon frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
- Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing for confident handling
- Fox 32 Step-Cast Factory fork with 100mm travel and remote lockout
- Wireless Shimano XTR Di2 12-speed drivetrain with 9-45T cassette
- Shimano XTR two-piston brakes with 180mm/160mm rotors
- Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro carbon wheels with 30mm internal width
- One-piece FSA SIC carbon cockpit and FSA carbon seatpost
- Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" tubeless-ready tyres
Sizing
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineCross-Country
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel100mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - CF5 III, super lightweight carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, max tyre size 29x2.4"
Fork - Fox 32 SC Factory; Air; 100mm travel; Tapered; 2 position remote lockout; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.4" max tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida integrated neck; upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Length: (S-L) 60mm, (XL-XXL) 80mm
Handlebar - FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit; material: carbon; 760mm wide, -7°; (S-L) 60mm rise, XL 80mm rise
Grips - Merida Team CC
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano XTR M9220; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL900; 180mm
Rear brake - Shimano XTR M9220; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL900; 160mm
Front tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro; 110x15mm; 148x12mm; 30mm inner rim width; Centerlock; Shimano MS 12 speed; material: carbon; tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included); lifetime warranty
Spokes - Part of wheelset - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro
Front hub - Part of wheelset - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro
Rear hub - Part of wheelset - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro
Speeds - 12
Rear derailleur - Shimano XTR M9250; wireless; Shadow+ GS
Shift levers - Rear: Shimano XTR M9250; wireless
Chain - Shimano XTR M9100
Cassette - Shimano XTR M9200; 9-45 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano XTR M9200; 30 tooth; crank length: (S-M) 170mm, (L-XXL) 175mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano SM-BB93; BSA; 24mm axle
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Prologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack
Seatpost - FSA SL-K; MAT carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Big Nine 10K 2026
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The Big Nine 10K is Merida's flagship carbon cross-country race hardtail, a high-spec modern take on the classic XC race bike built around Shimano's latest wireless XTR Di2 groupset.
It uses Merida's lightest CF5 carbon frame, now completely redesigned with more fatigue-reducing compliance and progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing. The result is ruthlessly efficient on the climbs, with more descending confidence than any Big Nine before it, and there's clearance for 2.4" tyres.
The build is packed with the best XC race kit around: a 100mm Fox 32 Step-Cast Factory fork with remote lockout, wireless Shimano XTR Di2 12-speed shifting, XTR brakes, Reynolds Blacklabel 309 carbon wheels and a one-piece FSA carbon cockpit.
Features
- Merida's lightest CF5 carbon frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
- Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing for confident handling
- Fox 32 Step-Cast Factory fork with 100mm travel and remote lockout
- Wireless Shimano XTR Di2 12-speed drivetrain with 9-45T cassette
- Shimano XTR two-piston brakes with 180mm/160mm rotors
- Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro carbon wheels with 30mm internal width
- One-piece FSA SIC carbon cockpit and FSA carbon seatpost
- Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" tubeless-ready tyres
Sizing
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineCross-Country
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel100mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - CF5 III, super lightweight carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, max tyre size 29x2.4"
Fork - Fox 32 SC Factory; Air; 100mm travel; Tapered; 2 position remote lockout; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.4" max tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida integrated neck; upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Length: (S-L) 60mm, (XL-XXL) 80mm
Handlebar - FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit; material: carbon; 760mm wide, -7°; (S-L) 60mm rise, XL 80mm rise
Grips - Merida Team CC
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano XTR M9220; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL900; 180mm
Rear brake - Shimano XTR M9220; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL900; 160mm
Front tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro; 110x15mm; 148x12mm; 30mm inner rim width; Centerlock; Shimano MS 12 speed; material: carbon; tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included); lifetime warranty
Spokes - Part of wheelset - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro
Front hub - Part of wheelset - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro
Rear hub - Part of wheelset - Reynolds Blacklabel 309 XC Pro
Speeds - 12
Rear derailleur - Shimano XTR M9250; wireless; Shadow+ GS
Shift levers - Rear: Shimano XTR M9250; wireless
Chain - Shimano XTR M9100
Cassette - Shimano XTR M9200; 9-45 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano XTR M9200; 30 tooth; crank length: (S-M) 170mm, (L-XXL) 175mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano SM-BB93; BSA; 24mm axle
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Prologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack
Seatpost - FSA SL-K; MAT carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
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