Merida has more than 50 years of experience building tough aluminium hardtails, and the Big Nine 80 is the top of the alloy Big Nine range, with a RockShox air fork and tubeless-ready wheels for confident trail riding.
This latest generation follows modern trends with a longer reach and shorter stem, a steeper seat angle and a slacker head angle for more off-road capability without compromising everyday usability. The updated TFS aluminium frame has full internal cable routing, a tapered head tube for future upgrades, inboard disc brake mounts that protect the brake and maximise stopping power, dropper post compatibility and clearance for 2.4" tyres.
A 120mm RockShox Judy Gold air fork with lockout, Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes and a Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with a wide 11-46T cassette make it a capable, dependable trail hardtail.
Features
- Updated TFS V aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
- Trail-ready geometry for confident off-road handling
- 120mm RockShox Judy Gold air fork with lockout
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with 11-46T cassette
- Tubeless-ready 25mm rims on Shimano hubs with Kenda Booster 2.4" tyres
- Size-tuned Merida finishing kit, dropper post ready
Sizing
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialAluminium
Front Travel120mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime
Frame - TFS V, 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chainstay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kickstand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135x9mm axle. Max tyre size 29x2.4"
Fork - RockShox Judy Gold; Air; 120mm travel; Lockout; 46mm fork offset
Headset - FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Stem - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Handlebar - Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S 720mm wide, (M-XXL) 750mm wide
Grips - Merida Comp TR
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160mm
Rear brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160mm
Front tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Rear tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Merida Comp CC II; 25mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; tubeless ready
Spokes - Black steel
Front hub - Shimano QC300; 100x9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Rear hub - Shimano QC300-HM; 135x9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 9
Rear derailleur - Shimano Cues U4000; GS
Shift levers - Rear: Shimano Cues U4000
Chain - KMC xGlide
Cassette - SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed
Chainset - Shimano Cues UT400-1; 32 tooth; material: aluminium; crank length: S 165mm, (M-XXL) 170mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano UN101 LL123
Pedals - VP VPE 536
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; V-mount
Seatpost - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Big Nine 80 2026
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- Hardtail · 120mm fork
- Alloy frame
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Merida has more than 50 years of experience building tough aluminium hardtails, and the Big Nine 80 is the top of the alloy Big Nine range, with a RockShox air fork and tubeless-ready wheels for confident trail riding.
This latest generation follows modern trends with a longer reach and shorter stem, a steeper seat angle and a slacker head angle for more off-road capability without compromising everyday usability. The updated TFS aluminium frame has full internal cable routing, a tapered head tube for future upgrades, inboard disc brake mounts that protect the brake and maximise stopping power, dropper post compatibility and clearance for 2.4" tyres.
A 120mm RockShox Judy Gold air fork with lockout, Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes and a Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with a wide 11-46T cassette make it a capable, dependable trail hardtail.
Features
- Updated TFS V aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
- Trail-ready geometry for confident off-road handling
- 120mm RockShox Judy Gold air fork with lockout
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with 11-46T cassette
- Tubeless-ready 25mm rims on Shimano hubs with Kenda Booster 2.4" tyres
- Size-tuned Merida finishing kit, dropper post ready
Sizing
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialAluminium
Front Travel120mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime
Frame - TFS V, 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chainstay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kickstand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135x9mm axle. Max tyre size 29x2.4"
Fork - RockShox Judy Gold; Air; 120mm travel; Lockout; 46mm fork offset
Headset - FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Stem - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Handlebar - Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S 720mm wide, (M-XXL) 750mm wide
Grips - Merida Comp TR
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160mm
Rear brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160mm
Front tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Rear tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Merida Comp CC II; 25mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; tubeless ready
Spokes - Black steel
Front hub - Shimano QC300; 100x9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Rear hub - Shimano QC300-HM; 135x9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 9
Rear derailleur - Shimano Cues U4000; GS
Shift levers - Rear: Shimano Cues U4000
Chain - KMC xGlide
Cassette - SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed
Chainset - Shimano Cues UT400-1; 32 tooth; material: aluminium; crank length: S 165mm, (M-XXL) 170mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano UN101 LL123
Pedals - VP VPE 536
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; V-mount
Seatpost - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
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