{"product_id":"merida-big-nine-40-2027","title":"Big Nine 40 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn air-sprung fork is the dividing line on a bike like this, and the Big Nine 40 is where the range crosses it. X-Fusion's Migo 32 gives 120mm of travel with a lockout, and because it is air rather than coil you can set the spring rate to your own weight instead of accepting whatever the factory fitted. It is the single biggest improvement you can make to how a hardtail rides. Behind it sits the TFS V frame in double butted 6061 aluminium, with a tapered head tube, full internal cable routing and chain stay mounted disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShimano's Cues U4000 1x9 drivetrain runs a 32 tooth chainset against a wide 11-46 SunRace cassette, which keeps steep climbs manageable, and MT200 hydraulic discs give reliable braking in all weathers. Kenda Booster tyres at 29x2.4 make the most of the frame's clearance, and the Comp SL saddle and Comp TR grips are a genuine step up in the parts you actually touch. There is enough frame here to be worth upgrading as your riding progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTFS V double butted and technoformed 6061 aluminium frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered head tube, full internal cable routing, chain stay mounted disc brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-Fusion Migo 32 air fork, 120mm travel with lockout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano Cues U4000 1x9 drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunRace U9 CS-U980 11-46 nine speed cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano Cues UT400-1 32 tooth aluminium chainset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano MT200 two piston hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKenda Booster 29x2.4 tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerida Comp CC rims, 20mm internal width, on Shimano QC300 Centerlock hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerida Comp SL saddle and Comp TR grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudguard and kickstand mounts, BSA threaded bottom bracket, 135 x 9mm rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications::Big Nine 40\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscipline: MTB\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront Travel: 120mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheel Size: 29in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGearing: 1x9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrakes: Hydraulic disc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame - \u003c\/strong\u003eTFS V - 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. 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