A passion for trail fun, all wrapped up in a no-nonsense package. The BIG.TRAIL 500 offers handling that at inspires confidence and pushes you to go that little bit further in your search for true trail connection. Our top-quality aluminium frame is paired with tough, trail-ready 29er tyres, a 140 mm travel fork and a long travel dropper post to add confidence and capability to any ride.
The BIG.TRAIL is back and better than ever! Hailed by the international mountain bike press as one of the best trail hardtails around, we've tweaked it so it goes up, down and along even faster - which obviously means more fun. With updated, progressive geometry, the new BIG.TRAIL builds on an incredibly successful heritage, with a slack head angle and extended reach helping tame the gnarliest trails and a steeper seat angle that makes climbing up to do it again a breeze. We've also given it a slicker and tricker look and improved the frame protection too, so it'll stay looking good for longer. Join the BIG.TRAIL family and enjoy hassle-free trail fun in spades. Available from XSmall to XLarge, perfect for finding your preferred size and reach options.
Merida - Big Trail 500 - 2026
SPECIFICATION
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 29" x 2.5"
FORK
- RockShox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140 mm travel; platform
GEARS
- 10
SHIFTERS
- Front: Shimano SL-MT500-L, Rear: Shimano CUES U6000
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano Cues U6000; GS
BOTTOM BRACKET
- attached
CHAIN
- KMC xGlide
CHAINSET
- Merida Expert TR II; 32 tooth chainset; Crank length: (XShort-Long) - 165mm, Xlong - 170mm
CASSETTE
- Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 Speed
FRONT BRAKE
- SRAM DB4; 4 piston with SRAM CenterLine; 200mm
REAR BRAKE
- SRAM DB4; 4 piston with SRAM CenterLine; 180mm
GRIP
- Merida Comp TR
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Comp TR II; material: aluminium; 780mm wide; 35mm rise
STEM
- Merida Expert eTRII; material: aluminium; 35 mm diameter; 0 degree rise; Length: 40mm
HEAD SET
- Acros ICR Merida External neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
PEDAL
- Not included
SADDLE
- Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
SEAT POST
- Merida Expert TR II; 34.9mm diameter; in-line; XShort - 150mm, (Short-Mid) - 170mm, Long - 200mm, XLong - 230mm seat post travel
WHEEL SIZE
- 29"
RIMS
- Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed and valves not included)
SPOKES
- Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
FRONT HUB
- Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
REAR HUB
- Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
FRONT TYRE
- Maxxis Minion DHF; 29x2.5"; kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual
REAR TYRE
- Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; kevlar bead; TR EXO Dual
COLOUR
- Mokka (Brown)