UK Exclusive - Aluminium 650b hardtail with sophisticated TFS frame, RockShox Judy fork, 1 x 12 Shimano Deore drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes.
Merida's heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot. The Big Seven and Big Nine 80 is a UK exclusive model pairing a RockShox Judy fork and Shimano Deore 1 x 12 groupset with our sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering the potential for future upgrades inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power There are a wide range of sizes; Big Seven for shorter riders and Big Nine for taller riders with a healthy overlap between the two. For riders in the middle, riding style can be taken into account. If you are looking for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine, if you are looking for agility choose a Big Seven.
Merida - Big Seven 80 - 2023
SPECIFICATION
FRAME
- TFS III - 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 27.5" x 2.25"
FORK
- RockShox Judy TK; Coil; 100mm travel; Lockout; 42mm fork offset. Max. tyre size: 27.5" x 2.25"
GEARS
- 12
SHIFTERS
- Shimano Deore SL-M6100 12 speed
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano Deore M6100SGS Shadow+
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Shimano Deore
CHAIN
- KMC X12
CHAINSET
- Shimano Deore M6100; 30 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S)
CASSETTE
- Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
BRAKE LEVER
- Power DS-100HT
FRONT BRAKE
- Power DS-100HT; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- Power DS-100HT hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida EC
HANDLEBAR
- Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise
STEM
- Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise - Stem length: 70mm (XS/S), 80mm (M), 90mm (L)
HEAD SET
- Merida M2345
PEDAL
- VP Components, VPE-891
SADDLE
- Merida Sport comfort
SEAT POST
- Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
WHEEL SIZE
- 27.5"
RIMS
- Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminium
SPOKES
- Black steel
FRONT HUB
- Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
REAR HUB
- Shimano MT-401; 135x9mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
FRONT TYRE
- Merida K1080; 27.5" x 2.2"; wire bead
REAR TYRE
- Merida K1080; 27.5" x 2.2"; wire bead
COLOUR
- Black/Black
SEASON
- 2023