The BIG.TRAIL 600 is the top dog of our progressive trail hardtail lineup. The third generation of our trail hardtail builds on an award-winning heritage - and it turns things up a notch. It's more capable and fun than ever, thanks to new geometry that boosts the descending ability to scary-fast levels and the climbing ability up to 'mountain goat'. We've also made sure the show is as good as the go, with sleeker and more refined looks, plus extra frame protection to keep it that way.
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 600 - 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 Pike; Air; 140 mm travel; tapered; platform; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.6 max. tyre size
GEARS
- 12
SHIFTERS
- Front: Shimano SL-MT500-IL, Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano Deore M6100; SGS
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Shimano MT501; 24mm
CHAIN
- KMC X12
CHAINSET
- Shimano Deore M6120; 32 tooth chainset; Crank length: (XShort-Long) - 165mm, Xlong - 170mm
CASSETTE
- Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
FRONT BRAKE
- Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64; 203mm
REAR BRAKE
- Shimano Deore M6120; 4 piston with Shimano RT64; 203mm
GRIP
- Merida Comp TR
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Expert TR II; material: aluminium; 780mm wide; 30mm 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; incl. Merida minitool
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
- Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp; 30mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed); 29"
SPOKES
- Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
FRONT HUB
- Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock
REAR HUB
- Shimano TC500-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
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
COLOUR
- Deep Forest Green (White)
SEASON
- 2026
OTHER
- Merida Multitool with saddlebox