Merida has more than 50 years of experience building tough aluminium hardtails, and the Big Seven 40 is the most capable bike in the smaller-wheeled 27.5" range, aimed at shorter riders who want a properly trail-worthy hardtail.
The latest generation follows modern mountain bike 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 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, and it's ready for a dropper post.
The Big Seven 40 gets a 120mm X-Fusion air fork with lockout, so it can be tuned to the rider's weight rather than relying on a fixed coil spring. Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes and a Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with an 11-46T cassette round out a reliable, low-maintenance build. The range now includes an XXS size too: Big Nine suits taller riders and Big Seven shorter ones, while riders in between can choose the Big Nine for speed and efficiency or the Big Seven for agility.
Features
- Updated TFS V aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
- Trail-ready geometry for confident off-road handling
- 120mm X-Fusion Migo 32 air fork with lockout
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with 11-46T cassette
- 27.5" wheels with Shimano hubs and Kenda Booster 2.4" tyres
- Internal cable routing, dropper post ready, mudguard and kickstand mounts
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialAluminium
Front Travel120mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size27.5"
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 27.5x2.4"
Fork - X-Fusion Migo 32 Air; 120mm travel; lockout; 27.5x2.4" max tyre size
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; (XXS-XS) 700mm wide, S 720mm 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; 27.5x2.4" (2nd colour option: Booster 27.5x2.4" tanwall)
Rear tyre - Kenda Booster; 27.5x2.4" (2nd colour option: Booster 27.5x2.4" tanwall)
Wheel size - 27.5"
Rims - Merida Comp CC; 20mm inner rim width; material: aluminium
Spokes - Black steel
Front hub - Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Rear hub - Shimano TX505; 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: 165mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano UN101 LL123
Pedals - VP VPE 536
Saddle - Merida Comp SL
Seatpost - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Big Seven 40 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 Seven 40 is the most capable bike in the smaller-wheeled 27.5" range, aimed at shorter riders who want a properly trail-worthy hardtail.
The latest generation follows modern mountain bike 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 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, and it's ready for a dropper post.
The Big Seven 40 gets a 120mm X-Fusion air fork with lockout, so it can be tuned to the rider's weight rather than relying on a fixed coil spring. Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes and a Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with an 11-46T cassette round out a reliable, low-maintenance build. The range now includes an XXS size too: Big Nine suits taller riders and Big Seven shorter ones, while riders in between can choose the Big Nine for speed and efficiency or the Big Seven for agility.
Features
- Updated TFS V aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
- Trail-ready geometry for confident off-road handling
- 120mm X-Fusion Migo 32 air fork with lockout
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- Shimano Cues 1x9 drivetrain with 11-46T cassette
- 27.5" wheels with Shimano hubs and Kenda Booster 2.4" tyres
- Internal cable routing, dropper post ready, mudguard and kickstand mounts
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialAluminium
Front Travel120mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size27.5"
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 27.5x2.4"
Fork - X-Fusion Migo 32 Air; 120mm travel; lockout; 27.5x2.4" max tyre size
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; (XXS-XS) 700mm wide, S 720mm 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; 27.5x2.4" (2nd colour option: Booster 27.5x2.4" tanwall)
Rear tyre - Kenda Booster; 27.5x2.4" (2nd colour option: Booster 27.5x2.4" tanwall)
Wheel size - 27.5"
Rims - Merida Comp CC; 20mm inner rim width; material: aluminium
Spokes - Black steel
Front hub - Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
Rear hub - Shimano TX505; 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: 165mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano UN101 LL123
Pedals - VP VPE 536
Saddle - Merida Comp SL
Seatpost - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
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