Merida BIG.NINE XT Review

Merida BIG.NINE XT Review

Merida BIG.NINE XT Review

Price: 2999 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 10,2 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • UDH derailleur hanger
  • cable routing through the headset
  • one of the best bikes in this price range
  • strong in the descents
  • strong in the uphills
  • higher quality gears than the other bikes in this price range
  • 25 years warranty
  • only 10,2 kg - light
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
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Merida BIG.NINE XT Review
Ludwig Döhl
With fresh geometry and a lightweight frame, the BIG.NINE XT wants to continue the rumor of days gone by. Over six years, the predecessor was on the market and had accordingly accumulated dust. The current Big 9 therefore has an easy game on this point. On the scale, the Racebike von Merida with 10,2 kg looks good. Most Racebike in the price range until under 3000 Euro are heavier. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Merida. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. The seating position is sporty. Despite this criticism, the coherent overall concept makes the Merida BIG.NINE XT to on sporty excursions a buying recommendation in the price range 2999 Euro range. With 25 years the warranty is another neat feature.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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606
606
615
624
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Reach
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-
432
452
472
492
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Top Tube Length
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591
611
633
655
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Seat Tube Length
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380
410
440
470
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Seat Tube Angle
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75,3
75,3
75,3
75,3
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Head Tube Length
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-
95
95
105
115
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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65
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
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Chainstay Length
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430
433
436
439
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Wheelbase
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1123
1146
1173
1199
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Standover Height
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-
704
704
710
731
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Specification
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Rock Shox SID SL
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT M8100
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
  • Crank Shimano XT
  • Cassette Shimano XT
  • Chain KMC X12
  • Brake Set Shimano XT M8100 / Shimano XT M8110
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims MERIDA EXPERT CC II
  • Front Hub Shimano XT
  • Rear Hub Shimano XT
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon Race
  • Saddle MERIDA EXPERT SL
  • Seat Post FSA SL-K
  • Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III
  • Handle Bar MERIDA EXPERT CC
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED

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About the author

Ludwig

Ludwig

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.