The Big Trail 600 is the top of Merida's modern trail hardtail range, built for riders who want a properly hard-hitting hardtail without the complexity of rear suspension.
The original Big Trail idea came from a few UK dealers sitting down with Merida's head of R&D to describe the ideal UK trail hardtail: a 140mm air fork, 29" wheels, a 1x drivetrain and a dropper post. Now in its second generation, it combines a steep 76.5° seat angle with a slack 64° head angle, so it climbs efficiently and stays stable when the terrain gets steep or rough.
The 600 gets the best kit in the range. A 140mm RockShox Pike air fork leads the way, with Shimano Deore 4-piston brakes on 203mm rotors front and rear, and a Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain with a 10-51T cassette. The wheels are built on Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp rims with a wide 30mm internal width and tubeless tape already fitted, wearing a Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" up front and a Dissector 2.4" at the rear. There's also a size-specific dropper post and a Merida mini tool on the saddle.
Features
- TFS 6061 aluminium frame with internal cable routing and clearance for 29x2.5" tyres
- Progressive geometry with a 64° head angle and 76.5° seat angle
- 140mm RockShox Pike air fork
- Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain with 10-51T cassette
- Shimano Deore 4-piston hydraulic brakes with 203mm rotors front and rear
- Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp rims with 30mm internal width and tubeless tape fitted
- Dropper seatpost with 150-230mm travel depending on size
Sizing
- S: 157cm - 173cm
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialAluminium
Front Travel140mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime
Frame - TFS, 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard. Max tyre size 29x2.5"
Fork - RockShox Pike; Air; 140mm travel; tapered; platform; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.6" max tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida external neck; upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Merida Expert eTRII; material: aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise; length: 40mm
Handlebar - Merida Expert TR II; material: aluminium; 780mm wide; 30mm rise
Grips - Merida Comp TR
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64; 203mm
Rear brake - Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64; 203mm
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF; 29x2.5"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra
Rear tyre - Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO+ 3C MaxxTerra
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp; 30mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed); 29"
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 Deore M6100; SGS
Shift levers - Front: Shimano SL-MT500-IL, Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano Deore M6120; 32 tooth; crank length: XShort-Long 165mm, XLong 170mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano MT501; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount; incl. Merida mini tool
Seatpost - Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; in-line; XShort 150mm, Short-Mid 170mm, Long 200mm, XLong 230mm seatpost travel
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The Big Trail 600 is the top of Merida's modern trail hardtail range, built for riders who want a properly hard-hitting hardtail without the complexity of rear suspension.
The original Big Trail idea came from a few UK dealers sitting down with Merida's head of R&D to describe the ideal UK trail hardtail: a 140mm air fork, 29" wheels, a 1x drivetrain and a dropper post. Now in its second generation, it combines a steep 76.5° seat angle with a slack 64° head angle, so it climbs efficiently and stays stable when the terrain gets steep or rough.
The 600 gets the best kit in the range. A 140mm RockShox Pike air fork leads the way, with Shimano Deore 4-piston brakes on 203mm rotors front and rear, and a Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain with a 10-51T cassette. The wheels are built on Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp rims with a wide 30mm internal width and tubeless tape already fitted, wearing a Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" up front and a Dissector 2.4" at the rear. There's also a size-specific dropper post and a Merida mini tool on the saddle.
Features
- TFS 6061 aluminium frame with internal cable routing and clearance for 29x2.5" tyres
- Progressive geometry with a 64° head angle and 76.5° seat angle
- 140mm RockShox Pike air fork
- Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain with 10-51T cassette
- Shimano Deore 4-piston hydraulic brakes with 203mm rotors front and rear
- Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp rims with 30mm internal width and tubeless tape fitted
- Dropper seatpost with 150-230mm travel depending on size
Sizing
- S: 157cm - 173cm
- M: 167cm - 183cm
- L: 177cm - 190cm
- XL: 187cm - 196cm
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialAluminium
Front Travel140mm
Rear TravelHardtail
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime
Frame - TFS, 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard. Max tyre size 29x2.5"
Fork - RockShox Pike; Air; 140mm travel; tapered; platform; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.6" max tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida external neck; upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Merida Expert eTRII; material: aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise; length: 40mm
Handlebar - Merida Expert TR II; material: aluminium; 780mm wide; 30mm rise
Grips - Merida Comp TR
Brake type - Hydraulic disc
Front brake - Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64; 203mm
Rear brake - Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64; 203mm
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF; 29x2.5"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra
Rear tyre - Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; Kevlar bead; TR EXO+ 3C MaxxTerra
Wheel size - 29"
Rims - Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp; 30mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed); 29"
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 Deore M6100; SGS
Shift levers - Front: Shimano SL-MT500-IL, Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano Deore M6120; 32 tooth; crank length: XShort-Long 165mm, XLong 170mm
Bottom bracket - Shimano MT501; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount; incl. Merida mini tool
Seatpost - Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; in-line; XShort 150mm, Short-Mid 170mm, Long 200mm, XLong 230mm seatpost travel
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