The Big Nine TR 5000 takes Merida's XC-focused Big Nine carbon platform and tweaks it for trail riding, creating a properly quick hardtail for your local woods. You get the low weight and relentless climbing speed of a cross-country bike, with real trail-hardtail swagger on the way down.
The lightweight CF3 carbon frame features progressive geometry and Merida's Agilometer sizing, and the TR treatment adds a longer-travel 120mm RockShox Reba fork, more aggressive high-volume Maxxis Rekon tyres and Merida's own lightweight dropper post, pushing it well beyond what a typical XC hardtail is meant to handle.
A Shimano 1x12 drivetrain with an XT rear derailleur, Shimano SLX brakes and tubeless-ready wheels complete a fast, fun and versatile build.
Features
- Lightweight CF3 carbon frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
- Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing for confident handling
- 120mm RockShox Reba RL air fork
- Shimano 1x12 Deore/XT drivetrain with 10-51T cassette
- Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm/160mm rotors
- Merida Team TR SL dropper post, 150mm or 170mm travel by size
- Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4" tubeless-ready tyres
Sizing
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel120mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime
Frame - CF3 III carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, max tyre size 29x2.4"
Fork - RockShox Reba RL; Air; 120mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset
Headset - Acros ICR Merida integrated neck; upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; incl. Merida Smart Mount; length: 60mm
Handlebar - Merida Expert CC; material: aluminium; 760mm wide; flat
Grips - Merida Comp TR
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rear brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 160mm
Front tyre - Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Merida Expert CC II; 25mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed, valves not included)
Spokes - Double butted black stainless with black nipples
Front hub - Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Rear hub - Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 12
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT; SGS
Shift levers - Front: JD-FL lever, Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano Deore MT512; 32 tooth; crank length: 170mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seatpost - Merida Team TR SL; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; (S-M) 150mm, (L-XXL) 170mm travel
Big Nine TR 5000 2026
- Trail
- Hardtail · 120mm fork
- Carbon frame
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The Big Nine TR 5000 takes Merida's XC-focused Big Nine carbon platform and tweaks it for trail riding, creating a properly quick hardtail for your local woods. You get the low weight and relentless climbing speed of a cross-country bike, with real trail-hardtail swagger on the way down.
The lightweight CF3 carbon frame features progressive geometry and Merida's Agilometer sizing, and the TR treatment adds a longer-travel 120mm RockShox Reba fork, more aggressive high-volume Maxxis Rekon tyres and Merida's own lightweight dropper post, pushing it well beyond what a typical XC hardtail is meant to handle.
A Shimano 1x12 drivetrain with an XT rear derailleur, Shimano SLX brakes and tubeless-ready wheels complete a fast, fun and versatile build.
Features
- Lightweight CF3 carbon frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
- Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing for confident handling
- 120mm RockShox Reba RL air fork
- Shimano 1x12 Deore/XT drivetrain with 10-51T cassette
- Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm/160mm rotors
- Merida Team TR SL dropper post, 150mm or 170mm travel by size
- Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4" tubeless-ready tyres
Sizing
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel120mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime
Frame - CF3 III carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, max tyre size 29x2.4"
Fork - RockShox Reba RL; Air; 120mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset
Headset - Acros ICR Merida integrated neck; upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; incl. Merida Smart Mount; length: 60mm
Handlebar - Merida Expert CC; material: aluminium; 760mm wide; flat
Grips - Merida Comp TR
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rear brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 160mm
Front tyre - Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Merida Expert CC II; 25mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed, valves not included)
Spokes - Double butted black stainless with black nipples
Front hub - Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Rear hub - Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 12
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT; SGS
Shift levers - Front: JD-FL lever, Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano Deore MT512; 32 tooth; crank length: 170mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seatpost - Merida Team TR SL; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; (S-M) 150mm, (L-XXL) 170mm travel
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