Big Nine TR 5000 2026

Carbon frame hardtail mountain bike that takes the XC focussed Big Nine platform and makes some tweaks more suited to trail riding. The result - fastet bike in your local woods.

Relentless speed and low weight uphill, paired with trail-hardtail swagger on the descents. The Big Nine TR 5000 is ready to push beyond what cross-country hardtails should do. We've added a longer travel 120 mm travel RockShox fork, more aggressive high-volume tyres and our own lightweight dropper post to a CF3 carbon frame that features progressive geometry and our Agilometer sizing.

Key features - 

• Lightweight CF3 carbon fibre frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
• Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing for confident handling
• RockShox Reba RL 120mm air fork
• Shimano 1 x 12 Deore / XT drivetrain
• Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes
• Merida dropper seatpost with remote lever

SIZING - 

• M: 167-183cm
• L: 177-190cm 
• XL: 187-196cm

Specifications::Big Nine TR 5000

• Discipline: Trail

• Material: Carbon

• Front Travel: 120mm

• Rear Travel: Hardtail

• Wheel Size: 29"

• Warranty: Lifetime

Frame - CF3 III - carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4"
Fork - RockShox Reba RL; Air; 120 mm travel; Tapered; 44 mm fork offset
Headset - Acros ICR Merida Integrated neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; -6 degree rise; incl. Merida Smart Mount; Length: 60mm
Handlebar - Merida Expert CC; material: aluminium; 760mm wide; flat
Grip - Merida Comp TR
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rear Brake - Shimano SLX M7100; 2 piston with Shimano RT54; 160mm
Front Tyre - Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO
Rear Tyre - Maxxis Rekon; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C EXO
Wheel Size - 29"
Rim - Merida Expert CC II; 25mm 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-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 12
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT; SGS
Shift Levers - Front: JD-FL lever, Rear: Shimano Deore M6100
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano Deore MT512; 32 tooth chainset; Crank length: 170mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seat Post - Merida Team TR SL; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; (S-M) - 150mm, (L-XXL) - 170mm seat post travel