Merida's expertise for over 50 years has been building bombproof aluminium hardtails. The latest generation follows modern mountain bike trends - a longer reach combined with a shorter stem.
The geometry features a steeper seat angle and slacker head angle for greater offroad capability but without compromising everyday usability. The sophisticated TFS frames feature: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering future upgrade potential inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power dropper post ready
Key features -
- Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
- Trail ready geometry for confident off-road handling
- 120mm Rock Shox Judy Gold air fork with lockout
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
- Shimano 1 x 9 drivetrain
- 29" wheels with Shimano hubs and Kenda tyres
- Size tuned Merida finishing kit
SIZING -
- M: 167-183cm
- L: 177-190cm
- XL: 187-196cm
Specifications
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Discipline Trail
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Material Aluminium
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Front Travel 120mm
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Rear Travel hardtail
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Wheel Size 29"
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Warranty Lifetime
Frame - TFS 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. Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4"
Fork - RockShox Judy GOLD; Air; 120 mm travel Lockout; 46mm fork offset
Headset - FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Stem - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Handlebar - Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S - 720mm wide, (M-XXL) - 750mm wide
Grip - Merida Comp TR
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Rear Brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Front Tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Rear Tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Wheel Size - 29"
Rim - 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 chainset; material: aluminium ; Crank length: S - 165mm, (M-XXL) - 170mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano UN101 LL123
Pedals - VP VPE 536
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; V-mount
Seat Post - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
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Merida's expertise for over 50 years has been building bombproof aluminium hardtails. The latest generation follows modern mountain bike trends - a longer reach combined with a shorter stem.
The geometry features a steeper seat angle and slacker head angle for greater offroad capability but without compromising everyday usability. The sophisticated TFS frames feature: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering future upgrade potential inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power dropper post ready
Key features -
- Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
- Trail ready geometry for confident off-road handling
- 120mm Rock Shox Judy Gold air fork with lockout
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
- Shimano 1 x 9 drivetrain
- 29" wheels with Shimano hubs and Kenda tyres
- Size tuned Merida finishing kit
SIZING -
- M: 167-183cm
- L: 177-190cm
- XL: 187-196cm
Specifications
-
Discipline Trail
-
Material Aluminium
-
Front Travel 120mm
-
Rear Travel hardtail
-
Wheel Size 29"
-
Warranty Lifetime
Frame - TFS 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. Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4"
Fork - RockShox Judy GOLD; Air; 120 mm travel Lockout; 46mm fork offset
Headset - FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Stem - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Handlebar - Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S - 720mm wide, (M-XXL) - 750mm wide
Grip - Merida Comp TR
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Rear Brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Front Tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Rear Tyre - Kenda Booster; 29x2.4"
Wheel Size - 29"
Rim - 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 chainset; material: aluminium ; Crank length: S - 165mm, (M-XXL) - 170mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano UN101 LL123
Pedals - VP VPE 536
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; V-mount
Seat Post - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line